¡Una Experiencia Espectacular! Past Review
By Atia Butts (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/19/2018 to 06/04/2018 with
SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development
I learned a new language and about gender and race politics in other countries.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would choose my program because my experience was amazing. I learned so much about Chile’s language, culture, history, my experiences in Chile were very insightful, and the beautiful people I met impacted me in ways I could never imagine. Studying anroad in general gives you greater perspective, but my program was so unique and, it will always stick with me. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30-$50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you like to adventure and want to buy souvenirs or try cool local cuisines, then bring extra cash. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Puro Español 😁 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| 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? | Intermediate Spanish- level 30 |
| 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? | Never give up. If you feel embarrassed or overwhelmed with your inability to communicate effectively. Keep trying because you’ll only improve with every mistake. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | I wish i went into the program knowing that it’s ok to ask for help and really reach out and use my resources. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
