Mexico: Inexpressible Past Review
By Jessica J (Spanish Language and Literature., Austin College) for
Universidad Veracruzana: Xalapa - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned so much from my time in Mexico...things that cannot be truly expressed in any language.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My spanish improved greatly during my time in xalapa. My literature teacher gave us such great readings and she was always able to explain to us our text or words we didn't understand. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Rob was a great leader and helped us with any problems we had and was very knowledgeable about everything in mexico. He even came to check on me at my host family's house when I was sick. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
our many trips were great. Also, Mexico has such a beautiful and rich culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everything is cheap in Mexico except sometimes it is hard to find good clothing for a decent price. Bring the clothes you need because you may not be able to replace them when you get there. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level college course |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced with native-speakers on a daily basis, my friends, my host family and my teachers. Most people spoke Spanish with me. |
Other Program Information
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