Past Review
By Patricia L (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Trinity University) for
IES Abroad: Santiago - Study in Santiago
It was very worthwhile and I learned well what it feels like for others that don't speak my language in my home country. Adequate communication is something that shouldn't be taken for granted.
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. |
Everything about the system was pretty fair, and in some cases the syllabi communicated well what was expected of the students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was an apartment in a really nice area of Santiago. Apt 221 Americo Vespucio Las Condes <br /><br /> It was great, I have no complaints and I had everything I needed. My host parents treated me like their own grandchild and were very loving. |
| * Food: |
My host mom was a great cook and I always had plenty of food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
visited postas and museums with our program and visited Valparaiso |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Just stay in the part of the city that you know is safe and you're fine. I didn't need any specific vaccinations to go to chile |
| 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? | Public transportation was the most expensive. more than 20 dollars a week. Everything else depended on what I decided to do. I had 3 meals provided |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Public transportation really adds up |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Trying to speak it as much as possible and do not be afraid to ask strangers questions just for the sake of practicing. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | you should definitely do this program if you're interested in spanish and a career in medicine |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
espanol medico |
| Course Department: | not sure |
| Instructor: | Claudia Flores |
| Instruction Language: | spanish |
| Comments: | the course was sufficiently challenging but not too much so. The field trips were useful and the teacher was absolutely excellent. I participated the same amount as I would have in my home school. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I don't think so. |
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Observacion Clinica |
| Course Department: | not sure |
| Instructor: | Lillian Ferrer |
| Instruction Language: | spanish |
| Comments: | It was a great experience but sometimes was a little disorganized. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Not sure |
