"A time to find my voice" in Quito Past Review
By Lucas H (Nursing, Otterbein University) for
Ecuador Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Very much so, I am still actively reflecting on the expereince and finding how it has helped to define and direct my life. The implications are/will be great.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | no other programs |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Spanish Studies and Medical Volunteer Experience |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt fully supported through the program, the school, and my family |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in a safe and appropriate apartment. I was treated very kindly by the family and was accepted. |
| * Food: |
We provided with meals everyday and was more than content with what was provided |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I attended many cultural events in the city and through the country when they presented themselves and also to part in the city night life |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were saftey concerns like any anther city however I felt safe during my time in Ecuador |
| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I lived with a host family that spoke Spanish in the home and my school that I attended was an all Spanish speaking school. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I went for a limited time due to my studies in the states however I would alway recommend to take advantage of opportunities like these. |
Comments
Thank you for this opportunity
Lucas February 11, 2011
