Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/12/2013 to 05/24/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Social Work Capstone in Nicaragua, 1st session - May

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not to take things for granted. Appreciate the little things in life Family is the most important thing Dont complain

Review Photos

University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Social Work Capstone in Nicaragua, 1st session - May Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I liked that we were able to learn a lot, but we didn't have a lot of school work

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very friendly and helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was a good mix of living arrangements

* Food:

I got sick and I think it was from the food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt totally integrated. We were exposed to all aspects of their culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

When I was sick I kind of had to fight through it with medicine I brought

* Safety:

I felt pretty safe the whole time

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 4 years in high school
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • That we were really involved with the children at the schools
  • That we lived in the mountains
* What could be improved?
  • Kill the roosters
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring medicine just in case you get sick

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.