Lankey- An Unforgettable Trip to Morocco Past Review
By Earl (Colorado College) - abroad from 06/02/2019 to 06/24/2020 with
Lankey: Morocco - French and Arabic Study Abroad Programs
This is a great program to meet new people, learn a lot, and tour a lot of cities in a short amount of time. I visited Morocco last summer for three weeks and it was enough for me to familiarize myself with the culture as well as improve my French level. Lankey program has the perfect mix of structure and freedom with the classes in the morning and the afternoons and weekends to explore the cities. I met so many awesome people from around the world, and the professors were great. They helped to improve my language and be able to speak french fluently. For Lankey Staff, they were there for me anytime I needed them, really Awsome people. Well, It was so fun to be able to tour around Morocco with other teens my age, while also learning a lot in the classes and in our explorations! Lankey's trips were so unique and enjoyable. I had a lot of fun in the Sahara desert, Marrakesh tour, and Chafchaouen city.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Learning French with Lankey was really helpful. I was able to improve my level in three weeks with the help of the Professors |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Really Amazing people. Lankey staff were there for me anytime I needed them.24/24h |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I chose to live with a host family I was very comfortable living with them. |
| * Food: |
Moroccan foods are so delicious. They use a variety of veggies and create amazing meals. really need to taste it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like home during my stay in Morocco. My host family, local friends, On-site staff, and professors, all those people helped me to be more integrated with the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Honestly, I didn't feel sick at all when I was in morocco. But Lankey staff prepare everything in this manner. |
| * Safety: |
I stayed in Rabat, which is the capital of Morocco. The city is very safe. I was able to walk out alone without feeling scared. |
| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
I found living in Morocco is cheaper than living in the US. So I managed easily my money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 80$ each week including food and other expenses |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | there is so much to buy in Morocco, but students need to manage their money and not waste it. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | to immerse yourself with local students. If you live with a host family try to speak French or Arabic with them! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had learned more about Rabat before going so that I could know more about what I wanted to do there on my own. I felt like there were so many awesome things left to do when I left! It gives me a reason to come back someday. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
