Great Trip to Oaxaca Mexico August 09, 2023

By (Spanish Language, Literature, Anonymous University) - abroad from 07/01/2023 to 07/29/2023 with

Arcos Journeys Abroad: High School Program - Spanish Language & Mexican Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Great opportunity to experience a new culture and enhance Spanish language skills.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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

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)

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cultural activities like print making, etc.
  • Weekend excursions
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • More ideas for how to spend free time, for examples places to visit, sights to see
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A