JORDAN: My new second home! Past Review
By Ashley P (Communications/Fashion Merchandising, Marymount University) for
CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language
YES DEFINITELY. It was my first study abroad experience and I am so happy I had this opportunity. I would definitely recommend the program to another student.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt that the work load was very similar to the load I would have had at my home university. My professors were great and I enjoyed their lectures. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The only weakness would be that I would have liked to have had the option of a class that taught local students and the american students combined. I felt like we were too sheltered in some instances. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
MY HOST FAMILY WAS PHENOMENAL! I was nervous at first, obviously the idea of living with strangers is a bit scary but they made me feel at home very fast. |
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Food is GREAT! That is probably the first thing I will miss! 'Shawerma' is my favorite on Rainbow Street and Hashems in downtown amman has the BEST Falafel and its so CHEAP. |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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I had to use the host language (ARABIC) in everyday circumstances which pushed me to improve more so then if I were studying the language at my home university. I lived with a host family which also helped tremendously. |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Come into it with a fresh and open mind. Get out of your comfort zone, get out and meet people. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help. And even if your not strong in the language just try, everyone appreciates someone that tries no matter how badly you pronounce it. ENJOY EVERYTHING and try everything! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Contemporary Arab Women Writers |
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| Instructor: | Dr. Rula Quawas |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Amazing course! Dr. Rula is a spit fire professor but she is great when it comes to analyzing fiction and poetry. Great professor! |
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ARABIC I (MSA & JORDANIAN COLLOQUIAL) |
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| Instructor: | Dr. Muna Hussein |
| Instruction Language: | English & Arabic |
| Comments: | I LOVE Dr. MUNA! This was my FAVORITE class and the most rewarding. |
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