The experience of a lifetime. Past Review
By Brittany C (biology, Wingate University) for
Intercultura Spanish Language School: Heredia and Samara - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Studying abroad impacted my cultural awareness because now I just want to study abroad everywhere! Instead of being a doctor in the states, I would much rather prefer being a doctor in a spanish-speaking country.
Personal Information
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program forces you to learn spanish but it also helps with the understanding of the different culture. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved living with a host family because it gave me a sense of their culture, religion, and even the food. My host mom was a great cook and loved having us in her home. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went zip-lining which was absolutely amazing! We also went to several beaches and mountains. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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
| * 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? |
My host family and the school. I had to use spanish every single day. Most people did not speak English. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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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? | This is just one of those opportunities that has to be seized when it is offered. It was a great experience and students that have the drive to accomplish goals would most likely benefit from this program. It is an intensive program that forces the student to learn but it is very helpful. I would recommend any student to his program |
