Spanish Immersion in Guatemala was a great learning experience Past Review
By Keith T (World Geography, Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy) for
Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy: Sacatepequez - Study Abroad Spanish Immersion Program
My experience did worth it, specially for the money I spent.
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. |
Fast progress due to the one o one teaching and learning system |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The one on one learning system helps better to master the language. I can`t have this in USA. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Food was real good. I tried local as well as international. I also cooked some at the kitchen of the academy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The site places I visited to practice my spanish was well alternated with my instruction. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Ciudad Vieja City was very secure. Tha community welcomes visitors and make you feel home. |
| 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
| 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 live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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Comments
I am a World Geography School Teacher
Theyard May 04, 2012
