An Unforgettable Experience in Santiago, Chile Past Review
By Rishi S (Biology/Neuroscience, Indiana University - Bloomington) for
IES Abroad: Santiago Summer - Health Studies
LIFE-CHANGING.
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 workload was difficult, but manageable. Definitely not a blow-off. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was a little disorganized but still worthwhile. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Amazing family. Everything was perfect. |
| * Food: |
The food is kind of bland but Santiago has plenty of options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I went to Atacama, the desert in the North. It was an unforgettable experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Relatively safe, though watch your belongings on the metro. |
| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced the language as much as possible, in class, with friends, and with my host family. Everyone spoke Spanish and this helped me learn the language so well. |
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? | BE OPEN-MINDED |
