Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Valdivia UACH September 11, 2023

By (Geology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/27/2023 to 07/12/2023 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valdivia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was so worthwhile, I had a really genuine local experience and met so many cool people. I spent most of my time speaking in Spanish and hanging out with Chileans.

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 300
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • Chilean friends
* What could be improved?
  • Host Family matching
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The grading transfer is challenging

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Petrología Sedimentaria
Course Department: Geology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Geologia Andina
Course Department: Geology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Paleontología
Course Department: Geology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: