I learned so much in Lisbon Past Review
By Erica M (Communication and Media Studies., Simmons College) for
CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture
It is hard to pinpoint my gain from this program. I learned so much from it: about myself, my heritage, and also my family.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universiade de Nova Lisboa |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Most of my education came outside the classroom by talking to the Professors and the director. They were valuable resources when it came to learning about Portugal in a general sense (food, traditions, etc.). |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
He was great. Easy to talk to. However, I could tell when he was stressed out, and sometimes that made me uncomfortable asking him for help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
She was amazing. I absolutely enjoyed the time I spent with my host mother. Always willing to help, always willing to give advice and teach me! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
So much fun. So much to do. Too little time. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Not really any issues. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It helped my grammar so much. And diving in to the language rather than being able to go back and forth was a big help as well. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are looking for a true old European experience, this is the place to go. Lisbon, even though a large city, is still a calm and inviting one. It is one of the few places that has managed to resist a complete American life style, and is able to maintain its true culture. |
