Best experience I have ever had! Past Review
By A student (Technology Engineering Education, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/29/2012 to 08/04/2012 with
Brigham Young University: Ytabo - Engineering and Technology Teaching and Professional Development with Students and Teachers in the Dominican Republic Study Abroad
I gained a life understanding of what it takes to be happy. It changed my life forever.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | NA |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Truly the best experience I ever had. Only wish is that we could have spent more time with the students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Better than I ever expected! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish I knew Spanish so I could have interacted more. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
We made many sacrifices in order to have this experience, all worth it. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save lots and save early |
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 |
Knowing the language was essential to teaching effectively. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 4th level college ASL |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | start early |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | NA |
