Past Review
By Anna C (International Relations And Community Health, Tufts University) for
Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Chile
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Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Academics was the weakest part of my experience. I was frustrated by the lack of organization by professors, professors showing up to class late, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I thought the Tufts residential director/office did a great job. They were helpful and very available. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my family. They were one of my favorite things about the experience. I had 3 host sisters, a great house, and I felt at home. <br /><br /> My house, family, location were great. |
| * Food: |
My family's eating habits were very close to my own so I was happy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I liked the program trips and activities. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
no problems |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | None because of the money giving for food and transportation by Tufts |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no advice |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I think my Spanish greatly improved. My understanding by the end was great; my speaking could still use more practice, but that is always the case. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it! (If you are on considerable financial aid like me) |
