UFSM Exchange Trial Part II- Overall Successful Past Review
By Laura K (Agronomy, Kansas State University) for
Federal University of Santa Maria: Santa Maria - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload much lower than at KSU. Only two exams per class per semester. Classes, however, taught in Portuguese, which adds some challenge. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
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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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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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