Amazing exposure to field work, but a poorly managed program Past Review
By A student (Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/29/2018 to 05/09/2018 with
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Peru – Amazon Studies
It was worthwhile to learn about how to conduct scientific research and the process of scientific writing.
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 academic rigor was similar to that of my home institution, however the professors' directions lacked clarity making the work slightly more rigorous. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was not a place where help could easily be accessed and often prohibited students from trying to immerse themselves in the culture. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The facility was still being built and was not ready to house students, however the living conditions were not unbearable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The rules and regulations made it very difficult for students to experience the 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? |
No
The field work and research was an incredible opportunity and gave me a lot of valuable skills for my future career. However, the way that this program was managed would make me not want to go through this experience again. |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How strict and limiting the rules are for those who wish to get out of the center. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
