Being blessed while blessing the lifes' of others. Past Review
By Taylor F (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/11/2012 to 08/16/2012 with
Brigham Young University: LDS Employment Services Spanish International Internship Program
I learned how to help others and open up and not be scared to meet new people even in a new culture. I learned how to be independent in helping others and making decisions to help others make their decisions. I learned how to be independent outside of a Mormon atmosphere. I learned how to worry less about myself and worry about others needs. It was certainly worthwhile!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | BYU-Provo |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot about the culture in Mexico |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
He was a very nice and amazing man |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The house was very big and nice with a perfect location to the employment center. |
| * Food: |
I loved the food in Mexico that I had the opportunity to eat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
100% integrated in the culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health problems while in Mexico. |
| * Safety: |
I felt 100% safe all the time. |
| 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) |
Things are a lot cheaper in Mexico so I was fine money wise. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't let the locals take advatage of you because you look like a forgiener. |
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 |
100%. Everything was done in the local language |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 321 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak as much as you can always. Forget English! |
Other Program Information
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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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How fun it was going to be and not to worry about anything. |
