Adventurous Summer in Chile Past Review
By Claire C (PSYCHOLOGY., Trinity University) for
IES Abroad: Santiago - Study in Santiago
Definitely worthwhile! I learned more about the country of Chile, and more about myself as well. I feel like I learned a lot and I am so glad that I did it. It also impacted my views on what I want to potentially go into as a career.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The IES admin are wonderful! Loved all of them. Super helpful and friendly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was in a great location, a decent walk or short bus ride away from school. The neighborhood was really nice, and I always felt safe. My family was very sweet and treated me as a friend/guest. |
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I am not a picky eater, so I liked all of the food! Lots of casserole type dishes, but it really depends on what your homestay prepares for you. I never went hungry! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved traveling! It was definitely my favorite thing. There are also many attractions to see in Santiago, and a lot of nightlife as well. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Day to day living expenses were not significant, but what I didn't always account for was traveling expenses. Transportation, hostels, food, currency exchange, it all adds up! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Spanish was used all of the time in Chile. I spoke English with other American classmates, but all classes and outside interactions are in spanish. |
Other Program Information
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