Great and Organized Educational Experience Past Review
By A student (International Studies, College of the Holy Cross) - abroad from 08/21/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
AMIDEAST Rabat - Area & Arabic Language Studies
I learned a lot about the Moroccan culture as well as what makes Morocco unique in the Arab World. For anyone looking to live in a very diverse Arab country, this is an incredibly worthwhile experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The Arabic classes were great and intensive. Cultural dialogues and excursions were organized and educational. Content classes were mostly very good with the exception of Amazigh History. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Amideast administration is always available and open-minded. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Almost all students thoroughly enjoyed their home-stay experiences. Definitely one of the most educational components. |
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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) |
Morocco is very cheap. It is very easy to eat a meal for less than $3 or $4. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat at Zumba (minute walk from Amideast)! Great food for less than $3. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced Arabic |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Practice with your host family as much as you can. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Learn some basic French so you can read menus in Morocco- they are all in French! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Directed Studies in Arabic |
| Course Department: | Arabic |
| Instructor: | Mohammed Chekayri |
| Instruction Language: | Arabic |
| Comments: | Best Arabic course of my life! |
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Islamism and Islamic Reform |
| Course Department: | Religious Studies |
| Instructor: | Mohsine Al Ahmadi |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Great readings and class discussions. |
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