Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study abroad mexico: the most important decision of my life Past Review

By (animal science spanish, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla / UPAEP) for

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla / UPAEP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
studying abroad has changed my life so much that im not sure what i want to do as far as my carreer goes, all i know is that i just want to keep studying abroad and/or working out of the country.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the residencies of the university were horrible i stayed ther for only four days and returned to my host family. i felt like i lived in a prison and i ve heard the same opinion from many other friends that had lived there as well.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

i never spoke english

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? if you dont speak the language or dont have plans to learn it quickly and/or are not capable of adapting to other cultures, dont study abroad.