An amazing adventure Past Review
By Emily R (Davidson College) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/09/2014 with
SIT Study Abroad: Nicaragua - Youth Culture, Literacy and Media
Intercultural understanding, Spanish, Nicaraguan history and culture
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The curriculum for this program really encouraged you to integrate what you were learning inside and outside the classroom. Lots of reflective assignments. Also, ISP is amazing. One month to study whatever you want, wherever you want. It's insane. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff of this program is amazing. They will become like your family. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everyone on this program lives in the Colonia Maximo Jerez, a working class neighborhood in Managua. It is definitely safe. An interesting learning experience. |
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You will learn to love gallo pinto! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We moved around a lot, so I did not feel super integrated within a culture of young people in Managua. However, it was worth it because of how broad of an understanding we got of the country as a whole. Also, ISP is great for really immersing yourself somewhere without your friends. |
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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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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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy every minute, it flies by! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
