CIEE Amman, Jordan Past Review
By Sam22 (University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
CIEE: Amman - Language and Culture
I was not happy with the way the CIEE office worked and related to the students. But the teachers were great. It is a vary different experiences to hear familiar classes taught from a different cultures perspective.
Personal Information
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt that the program director was unapproachable. Also I felt that if I had a problem it would be better dealt with on my own instead of going to the faculty or staff. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was matched nicely with my host family. And was made very at home. My host family helped me in both my language skills as well as cultural education. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I would highly advise in taking advantage of a home-stay option as it provided me with social interactions, language opportunities, and better understanding of the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Amman, Jordan is a vary safe place. I never felt uncomfortable or threatened. This program also provided a limited insurance police and hospitals were not that expensive. Be advised though, due to import taxes things like medicine, contact supplies, and basic hygiene items are expensive. |
| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It was necessary to speak the host countries language to do just about anything. Also members of my host family did not speak English. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Understand that Arab peoples culture varies from ours in many aspects. Understanding this prior to going will help you in adjustment, learning, and being comfortable. |
