Pharmacy Internship in Brazil Past Review
By Marissa (University of South Carolina - Columbia) - abroad from 06/05/2017 to 08/04/2017 with
Intern Brazil: Professional Internship Placements in Brazil
I learned that I was capable of working in another country with different language. It was totally worthwhile; i have more self confidence in my ability to communicate and I trust in my ability to adapt to new environments.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
i worked through this program, not course material |
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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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* 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? |
I didn't have health insurance, so my one doctors visit when i had a bacterial infection cost a big hunk of change |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It helped me get my foot in the door when I thought it was impossible to do so. |
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) |
i lived with my boyfriend so a lot of my expenses were already covered |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $40 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | keep cash on you a leave your credit card at home then you will think more before you spend all of your money |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
no one spoke english |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | intermediate portuguese |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | don't worry about making mistakes, the more mistakes you make the more you will learn and remember what you learned |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | that you need original documentation of everything for the visa and your need to fill out documentation carefully when you register with the federal police in Brazil. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
