Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I Improved My Tajik Ability Past Review

By (Russian Language, Literature, University of Denver) - abroad from 06/07/2020 to 08/07/2020 with

American Councils (ACTR): Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about Tajik culture and learning methods. It was worthwhile because I learned about another culture and pluses about it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The teacher challenge you.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Incredible

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was at home because of COVID

* 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

I am doing it again because they improve my language ability and understanding of Tajikistan.

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)

Because of Covid, I was living at home

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? ERLP provides good scholarships.

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

This program makes you use the foreign language.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
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? A1
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? The best way to practice is to try to use the language until you couldn't

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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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?
  • Language
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Communication
* What could be improved?
  • Zoom
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing. The program is amazing.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.