Studying in Chile was a transformative experience that I would not trade for anything. Past Review

By (Western Washington University) for

IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes!

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Strengths - well organized, lots of help.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Host family was a great but challenging experience. Food was a huge conflict.

* Food:

Very hard to help them understand my dietary choices/restrictions.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

Spanish in everyday interactions.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Relax. Do it! All students will benefit.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Microbiologia 351

Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Victoriano Campos
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Difficult, professor hard to understand and students chat during class. Professor asks a lot.
Credit Transfer Issues: Have not tried to transfer yet.