Wonderful experience with ISA Lima Past Review
By Zane M (International Relations and Affairs., Saint Louis University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Lima, Peru
Finally became fluent in Spanish, living in a Latin American megacity was unforgettable experience
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. |
Courses at the PUCP were more challenging than I expected. Academic expectations were different, but the ISA staff were great at arranging tutoring, orientation, etc. My roommate took Quechua at the PUCP and they paid for him to have a tutor! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was amazing~ Michelle, Lucia, Wendy, Andy. This program runs like a well-oiled machine! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Wifi in my homestay +++ |
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Host mom was the best cook. Peruvian food is delicious~ |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They were all great, especially the excursion to Junin/Huaraz (in the highlands). |
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* Health Care:
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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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | Peru attracts independent students who have had some travel experience before, but are looking to take it to the next level. If this is you, I would recommend this program hands down! |
