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Inspiring Pre-medical Program Past Review

By (University of South Florida) - abroad from 12/27/2015 to 01/17/2016 with

Atlantis: Pre-med Fellowship Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained new friends, new experiences and a vast amount of global medicine. Being able to compare American medicine and Spanish medicine was enlightening!

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Opportunities! We had so many different chances and areas to get involved with the local hospital
  • Hands on! We were able to meet patients and doctors and discuss real health care situations
  • Cultural Emersion! We were able to live in a hostel with an actual Spanish family.
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities for community service to engage with the community
  • Spanish lessons!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I studied Spanish and prepared myself more to be working in an environment that was primarily in Spanish. Although background knowledge is not necessary, it helps you to learn some key phrases and sayings to feel like a real part of the culture!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.