Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was amazing! July 04, 2023

By (Spanish Language, Literature, University of Houston) - abroad from 05/13/2023 to 06/10/2023 with

Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how other people live outside of the US.

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.

Professor Fiore was the best Spanish teacher i have ever had. She was so kind and ready to answer ay question I had. Professor Manual definitely knows his stuff and taught us so many interesting things ever MesoAmerican culture.

* 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

It was such a cool experience.

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?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
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?
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • Host family options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You cant flush the toilet paper lol

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.