Such a great program for personal growth! Past Review
By Liz G (International Business, Tennessee Technological University) - abroad from 08/15/2014 to 12/14/2014 with
ISA Study Abroad in Santiago, Dominican Republic
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I can get around a country using basic Spanish skills as long as you are willing to try your best to communicate!
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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. |
Awesome Program |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Hard to get support from the School, and the ISA advisor wasn't the best at answering questions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had an emergency and got the appropriate care in the same day! |
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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) |
I spent a lot of money on traveling! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 4,000 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2020 Intermediate spanish 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to the locals as much as possible. Most people didn't know any english which forced you to use your skills |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | So many things, but mostly what to pack. I under packed and underestimated how many clothes you wear during the semester. BRING BUG SPRAY!!! |
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