Life Changing Past Review
By A student (Spanish and Iberian Studies., Bethel University) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 05/23/2012 with
Study Abroad Programs in Guatemala
See above. Definitely worthwhile. Loved everything I did down there. Grew a lot.
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. |
Loved the language training. Didn't love the econ course. |
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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? |
Living with a family can be awkward. So can Japanese roommates. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved the opportunities to get to be a part of the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Becky was great about taking care of all that. Glad she was there though, because I wouldn't have known what to do otherwise! |
| * Safety: |
You have to be smart, but I never felt unsafe. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | <$50 maybe about $30? |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | use cash so you don't get your identity stolen |
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 |
I wish we could have spoken more within the group |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| 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? | 399 college level |
| 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? | Use it all the time. With roommates, go to the market and just talk to the vendors, order in Spanish, with the group, use it! |
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
| * 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? | that God will do things you didn't expect or think you can do, but He'll show you how big He is and how capable you are. |
