An life-changing experience I will always remember. Past Review
By A student (Viterbo University) - abroad from 06/08/2019 to 07/27/2019 with
Mexico Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I learned how to communicate with others better in Spanish, how to be more self-confident, learn how to talk to new people, and gained lifelong friends.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host home experience! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met a lot of new friends in Mexico and explored the local culture, including cuisine, churches, coffeeshops, museums, and artwork. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My program director was amazing about assisting with healthcare issues! |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Oaxaca! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would choose Sol Education Abroad again in a heartbeat! The program directors and staff are kind, reliable, and knowledgeable. The excursions are very fun and the host family experience was incredible. I also met so many amazing people through the program. The price of Sol Education Abroad is also more affordable than a lot of other programs. |
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? | About 50 US dollars a week |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level college course |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Refuse to speak English with your Solmates! It is very hard, but worth it. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pack light! Start conversations with fellow Solmates while abroad. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
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Medical Spanish |
| Course Department: | Español para Extranjeros |
| Instructor: | Marycarmen Rodriguez |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | I learned a lot in this medical Spanish Class, from the Mexican healthcare system to the different body systems in Spanish! The teacher was great. She was very knowledgable, fun, and approachable. There were a couple presentations and exams. It was a great class to practice your Spanish in while learning new medical terms. |
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