Everlasting Peruvian Love Past Review
By Lori H (Nursing, Creighton University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Lima, Peru
Definitely worth it. I gained a handful of lifetime friends and a new appreciation for other cultures. A person must be aware though, Going to Peru will give you the travel bug and one will never want to stop.
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. |
School and the teaching style was completely different. It was a little difficult to adjust to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration are wonderful people. They would go to any length to help comfort you and your needs. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I highly recommend living with a host family. It is not as awkward as a person thinks it will be. Living with a family allowed me to learn the language and culture more completely. |
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Try everything you can! Peruvians know how to combine flavors and spices to make amazing dishes. There was barely anything I did not like. |
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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? |
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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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
My class, host family, and friends. Yes. Most of the younger generation knew English but Spanish was still necessary for everyday interactions. |
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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? | Go with an open heart and mind. The number one advice is to go with patience. Things may go awry but there is always a loving Person in the program who will be there to help you. |
