Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing amazing amazing. August 20, 2024

By (Elementary Education, Florida Gulf Coast University) - abroad from 06/01/2024 to 06/30/2024 with

IPSL: Peru - Environmental Justice, Indigenous Health and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so many things about the culture and how to live with a big language barrier.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved this program! I went to Peru for one month. If you want to go to a program where you have complete say on how long you stay, how much money you want to spend and what you do IPSL is for you. The teams are excellent and help you with whatever you need.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved this program! I went to Peru for one month. If you want to go to a program where you have complete say on how long you stay, how much money you want to spend and what you do IPSL is for you. The teams are excellent and help you with whatever you need.

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do research on general prices of things there.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Two years of Spanish
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Try your best!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The sights
  • My host family
  • The school I worked at
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about what my classes would look like. I also wish I knew the other students before being there.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.