Personal Growth While Studying in Puerto Rico Past Review
By DANNA S (Nursing, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico - Metropolitan Campus) for
University of Puerto Rico: Rio Piedras - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was worthwhile.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload is not easy due to the trimester program. One has to learn alot of information in a short period. The professors are wonderful and very helpful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
To get my apartment, i had to search round the communities around the school area. My neighborhood is pretty safe, with a code to enter. From where i live, it’s just a short distance walk to the school. My landlord is wonderful. Very friendly and she makes me leave at home, like I’m her daughter. |
| * Food: |
Spanish food is wonderful |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
The host country speaks Spanish but everyday interactions is not in spanish. Plus the program is in english |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Every student that decides to study in Puerto Rico will have a wonderful time. The culture different is a great experience. No matter their race, gender or ethnicity. |
