Chile: A breath of fresh air Past Review

By (Biology, Tulane University) for

CIEE: Valparaiso - Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Was a great step outside of American bubble to see real life. Learned about my personal strength to rise to the occasion and speak a foreign language

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

1-7 scale

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very organized, no complaints

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Lots of meat in Chile

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Trips with program to Pucon and Santiago were awesome. Traveling independently was also brilliant

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Valpo dangerous in parts at night, but never felt in harms way

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Most money will be spent on transportation and food

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 200 level
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Organization
* What could be improved?
  • more pre-departure information