Study Abroad Jordan: Highly recommended Past Review
By Susan M (Social Policy, ) for
SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Modernization and Social Change
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am now a graduate student in Near Eastern Studies spending the year in Jordan. Study abroad certainly played a significant role in helping me formulate professional and educational goals.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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The in-country director was kind and patient but had some difficulties coordinating with the American office. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 |
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We stayed with host families, who helped us practice our Arabic. We also used it for everyday interaction. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think people who have a specific interest in the Middle East would benefit from this program. Jordan is a fascinating place to study and a great place to learn Arabic. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Arabic Language - MSA |
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| Instructor: | Kittaneh |
| Instruction Language: | Arabic |
| Comments: | Lovely. Khulood is a wonderful teacher and she was still with the program until 2009. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No, I had no trouble. |
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Field Study Seminar |
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| Instructor: | Fauss |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | A good introduction to research methodology. |
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