Study Abroad in Santa Maria, Chile Past Review
By Matt N (Civil Engineering., Gonzaga University) for
IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso
This was the best experience i have ever been a part of.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Santa Maria |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| 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. |
The history of Chile class was the only good class. The teacher was great and the information was fascinating. The experience far out weighed the education. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a family. The experience was invaluable. |
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Food was hard to get used to because it was not healthy. I often was sick because lack of nutrition. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The social life in Chile is so much fun. The people are so warm and welcoming. |
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* Health Care:
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
| Language acquisition improvement? |
My spanish improved greatly but i had to work on my own terms to meet chileans and hang out with them to truly learn the language. |
Other Program Information
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