Past Review
By Laura S (Public Health., Simmons College) for
SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abraod program was worthwhile!! I feel that I have a better understanding especially of how another functioning health care system can work. In addition I feel as though I have become more confident in talking to people that I do not know and putting my self into situations that are unknown.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| 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? | Make sure you know the exchange before you go. It is also a very good idea to get your money in small bills. In Chile, many of the smaller venders do not have change for large bills. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
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I feel that I am much more comfortable with the language because I had the opportunity to meet people in the area who were my age. |
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Other Program Information
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