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The study abroad in Chile completely change my perspective in Latin American countries Past Review

By (Mba, Marymount University) for

Marymount University: Santiago - Doing Business in Chile

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. it was a great experince.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

With classmate from school.

* Food:

Food was very good and the overall service exceeded expectations.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Scavenger hunt was definitely one of the best activities. It allowed us to really get into the culture, gey to know our way around and get familiar with the area. Meetings and visits to the companies were selected very well and speakers were very interesting.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

safty wasnever an issue for me. The city is safe and the people are very friendly.

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

With most people.For the most part, yes we did have to speak spanish, however, I thought there was a good amount of people that spoke English.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think all students can benefit from this program. It is educational and very fun. I think the trip is an eye oppener to well stablished latin american economies.