Past Review
By Julianne N (Nursing., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Guanajuato - Escuela Mexicana
It was one of the best things i have ever done with my life.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | escuela mexicana |
| 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 a necessary amount of work for such concentrated courses in such a short period of time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
they were very accessible, efficient, and know a lot about the country |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The instructors of the trip organized our host families for us |
| * Food: |
I thought the quality of food was very good and I was always given plenty of food. I would dine at local cafes because a lot of the waiters don't speak english so you can get more practice. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the people of guanajuato were so welcoming and included me in social activities outside of the classroom |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe for the duration of the trip. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You should set aside some money to go out to eat with your friends and do social activities together. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | spanish 497a |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced the language with my instructors and the Mexicans I met in Guanajuato, Mexico. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Students aiming to learn more spanish and become more fluent would benefit most from this trip. |
