Peru: adventure, adventure, education. adventure Past Review
By Kimberly H (International Relations And Global Studies, University of the Pacific) for
CIEE: Lima - Liberal Arts
YES! I love a good adventure and everyday was a new one.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
lots of knowledge about the country and helpful information on safety and places to visit |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my family and place of residence but I wish i could have gotten to know my family better because my host mom was gone often due to her sisters prolonged sickness |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
cusco! |
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 soles a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be aware that you will want to buy lots of food and gifts. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 4th semester college spanish |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
With my host family, friends, and strangers |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | if you feel at any point that your home-stay situation is not suitable for learning do not be afraid to say something. It is not about hurting their feelings but increasing your learning and language acquisition. |
