Past Review
By Ayumi F (International Relations/Middle East Studies, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language
worthwhile. it will expand/change your perspective to the host country and your own country.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Arkansas |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
area study course (international relations) was the only one I apprereciated. Learning Arabic in Amman is very good...but the class was too tough. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
they will help you well if you ask help |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
exellent! good family, good food, good room...everything is good! except shower condition <br /><br /> Family is good...but the location is little far from university. |
| * Food: |
exellent! in Amman, you can enjoy local food if you live with host family. if you not like that, you can reach McDonalds and Burger King. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
trips, host family, and cultural learning were very good! I want to go back if possible. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
because of H1N1, they put attention to our health and safety, and actually they canceled classes when one of students got flu (maybe not H1N1) and they warned students when there was fight on campus |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $35 (if you not travel during holidays. I didn't go anywhere exept program trip in which I don't spend accomodation and transportation) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I used $50 for flu test when I went hospital. it will be covered later by insurance but you have to pay temporary. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
just i was lazy |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | We are not in vacation but study. if you want homestay, Write "I want to live with someone who love cooking because I love cooking and want to learn how to cook local food." otherwise you may not get good food |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
advanced arabic I |
| Course Department: | ARAB 30.. |
| Instructor: | ? |
| Instruction Language: | english/arabic |
| Comments: | very good...but tough |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
| Course Name/Rating: |
International Relations in the Middle East |
| Course Department: | INRE 3001 |
| Instructor: | Dr. Momani |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Great! very organized, American style lecuture. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
Comments
wish you will enjoy... Good luck
Ayumi February 04, 2010
