Spanish Immersion at Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy Past Review
By Menelik M (Sociology., Southern University - New Orleans) for
Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy: Sacatepequez - Study Abroad Spanish Immersion Program
more confidence on my spanish
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. |
The one on one learning program was very good |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The local community was real good to immerse my self in the language |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy has its own dorms. I stayed in one of them. |
| * Food: |
I really eate good. There was no difference for me to eat in Guatemala. I balanced the cuisine with local and american food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The site place I visited to practice my spanish with the local community was good. I really enjoy my study abroad experiece at Ciudad Vieja Spanish Academy |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Ciudad Vieja is real quiet. I felt safe at all times, even Antigua was very safe. |
| 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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* Where did you live?
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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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A great learning experience |
