My immersion in Moroccan culture Past Review
By Leslie D (Political Science and Government., University of Northern Colorado) for
ISA Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco
Absolutely. Gained language skills and lifelong friends. I am going back to volunteer in the same city after graduating, so it had a major impact on my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Excellent foreign language program. Courses for Americans are taught seperately from those for Moroccan students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administrators were extremely helpful. Came to fix our water in the middle of the night, disciplined us when necessary, but were also able to be good friends with the students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in an apartment in Hamriya/ Ville Nouvelle with five other girls. <br /><br /> Excellent housing, cooking, and neighborhood |
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The food was amazing |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was very easy to become friends with local students, and they love to immerse you in Moroccan culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Always felt safe. People were taken care of when they got sick. Good health insurance through ISA. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Spent, $1000 in the course of the 3 1/2 month program. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | N/A |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Learned the language very quickly because it was very easy to become quickly immersed in the culture. |
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? | This program isn't for everyone, but if you're open minded and looking for something very new and different, this will be an amazing experience. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Islamic Society and Politics |
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| Instructor: | Mohsin Nachit |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Excellent course and professor. Learned more from this course than any other in college. |
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