Chile: A breath of fresh air Past Review
By Jonathan M (Biology, Tulane University) for
CIEE: Valparaiso - Liberal Arts
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Was a great step outside of American bubble to see real life. Learned about my personal strength to rise to the occasion and speak a foreign language
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
1-7 scale |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very organized, no complaints |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
Lots of meat in Chile |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips with program to Pucon and Santiago were awesome. Traveling independently was also brilliant |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Valpo dangerous in parts at night, but never felt in harms way |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Most money will be spent on transportation and food |
Language
| 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? | 200 level |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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