It was the best learning experience I've ever had! Past Review
By Macy Morrison (Blinn College) - abroad from 05/28/2016 to 06/25/2016 with
Study Abroad Programs Worldwide
I learned a lot of Spanish! I also got a glimpse of how other cultural a are and it really was worthwhile. I keep trying to incorporate Spanish culture into my life!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was so great! I liked her so much!! |
| * Food: |
If you aren't a fan of sea food you may not like it as much as me! |
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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? |
I did not have any health issues but one of the girls on the trip did & I think it was taken care of! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Sol was awesome! I never felt unprepared or worried, the activities they had for us were great, & the host families they set us up with her amazing! They are an awesome program! |
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? | $100 but I bought a lot of souvenirs for people, it wasn't spent on food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat your host families meals! They are usually traditional and are always good! |
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? | 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? | Beginner Spanish 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak it as much as possible! You may not think you know enough but you will & trust me it'll help you in the long run! |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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 had brushed up on my Spanish some. They really don't speak any English there & so I kept having to look up words & decipher what locals were saying. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
