!Increíble! My amazing summer with CLA Guanajuato Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses were academically rigorous and my teachers were wonderful. I would have liked more opportunities for conversation partners or tutoring outside of classes.

On-site administration of your program

I was always able to get in touch with someone from the program if I needed anything.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My host family was wonderful! They helped my Spanish skills improve and the food was delicious. I had my own bedroom and bathroom, and was able to do my own thing or hang out with them.

The food was amazing! My host mom was an amazing cook and all of the food that I bought from restaurants or street venders was delicious. I would definitely recommend the fruit with chamoy - very fresh.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The people of Guanajuato were very friendly and helped me feel like part of their family and not like an outsider. Fabiola and Samantha showed me awesome local places that were both tourist hot-spots and off the beaten path.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not run into any health problems during my stay, but there were many easily-accessible pharmacies where I picked up small things like Advil. Fabiola had information about the local healthcare system and was ready to help if I ever needed anything.

I felt very safe in Guanajuato. It is a university town that also has lots of families, and the people are usually out late at night so I never felt unsafe walking home after grabbing dinner and drinks. Uber also works down there and I had good experiences with that as well.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Living on a student's budget is very realistic in Guanajuato. However, I did quite a lot of souvenir shopping, which got to be a little pricy. But food and drinks are very affordable, as is the public transportation.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

I came into this program with moderate-level Spanish skills, and I was spoken to only in Spanish by the program directors and my host family (unless there was something important that needed clarifying). I loved this because it forced me to step out of my comfort zone and learn so much so fast.

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• Host Family

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• International Students

• The program leaders - Fabiola and Samantha
• The food
• The cultural exposure and excursions

• More opportunities to get involved in the community during the summer (volunteering, conversation exchange, etc.)