Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

2 Weeks To Speak with Jom Nawa Past Review

By (Mind Your Language Thailand) - abroad from 12/10/2018 to 12/21/2018 with

Mind Your Language Thailand: 2 Weeks To Speak Intensive Thai Course

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had a chance to use my Thai with local people every day and I did it all the time.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

I like the teaching methods they use for this course very much.

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)

I spent around 500 - 100 baht per day on food and drinks.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent around 6,000 baht per week on food and drinks.

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

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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Teaching methods
  • Program structure
  • The teacher has made us speak Thai from the first hour
* What could be improved?
  • More homework
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Learn some vocabs before attending the course.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!