Lima, Peru: Hustle and Bustle Meets Cultural Melting Pot Past Review
By Bethany W (Spanish, Music, Luther College) for
Luther College: Lima - Spanish Language and Peruvian Culture Studies in Spanish
Absolutely. I gained a greater depth of world view, a better understanding of the Spanish language, and sense of independence, and an understanding of a culture very different from my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an excellent program, tailored specifically to the students from our University. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very supportive, and exceeded my expectations in most ways. Sometimes they seemed a bit unavailable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food in Peru is incredible, and very affordable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips to Cusco/Machu Picchu, Iquitos/The Amazon were phenomenal. I will never forget those experiences. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very prepared by the program to face any safety or health issues. |
| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Host families, University students, program supervisors, professors. Between U.S. students, English was often spoken. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be ready for the big city! But also be ready to soak in the incredible foods, the beautiful people, and the rich language and travel opportunities the country has to offer. |
