Living in Chile for a whole year was probably one of the best years of my life! Past Review
By Diane H (Spanish Language and Literature., Hope College) for
CIEE: Valparaiso - Liberal Arts
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I LIVED in Chile for an entire year. I learned how to speak the language and be fully apart of a Chilean family while being apart of the Chilean culture. I furthered my ability to adapt and be flexible as well as forming long-lasting relationships.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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? | Not a lot. Maybe $15 for food and transportation. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat your meals with your host family as those meals are already paid for, healthier, and you'll get to practice your Spanish while eating. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish Modern Literature |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
With my host family, classmates, professors, friends, people on the street, in stores, with everybody. Most people did not speak English, but some knew basic English. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be curious...asks tons of questions...don't be afraid to mess up or say something wrong...just get out there! |
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