the best way to experience Morocco! Past Review

By (university of medecine ) - abroad from 08/02/2019 to 08/25/2019 with

Lankey: Morocco - French and Arabic Study Abroad Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
We were recommended the Lankey program by a friend who did their 15-day trip in 2018, and it was a fantastic suggestion. Very knowledgeable guides who did everything to ensure we had a great experience. The accommodation was satisfactory at each of the stops – but the real star is Morocco itself. Every day we were blown away by how beautiful its places are and how different they looked to one another. Highlights for us were the Atlas waterfalls and the Sahara Desert nights. Even my friend went only for trips, I decided to make my experience with Lankey more knowledgeable and I try to learn French, which I didn't regret at all. I went for classes in The morning and excursions for the rest of the day. I didn't feel bored at all or tired from classes, instead, I was so happy to wake up and take them, my teacher motivates me every day to work even more. Overall, I do recommend this program to everyone. I am sure they are flexible and you will find what interests you the most. Unfortunately, the current situation (Covid-19 pandemic) prevents me to visit Morocco with Lankey this summer, but I will do it once it's over.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50$ but I spent more during trips around 80$ if there is something to buy
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? try to use apps to keep track on your expenses

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

if this question addresses the French or Arabic program. Yes, Lankey does encourage us to it them. I chose the French language and I used it with Lankey staff administrators and my local friends

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? INTERACT WITH PEOPLE!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Organization
  • Teachers
  • Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I needed to bring warm clothes with me. it gets cold a bit at night

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.