incredible experience! Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/19/2019 to 12/15/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My spanish got much better and the cultural immersion made me think critically and expanded my horizons.
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. |
This is mostly due to disruptions that caused classes to be suspended. I enjoyed my classes during the 6 weeks I had them. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Juan sometimes didn't respond to emails |
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| 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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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? | 350 |
| 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? | Keep language pledge even with friends in the program! |
Other Program Information
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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? | living in Viña and studying in Valpo is easy and nice |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Hidrografia |
| Course Department: | Geografia |
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| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
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Evaluación de recursos territoriales |
| Course Department: | Geografia |
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| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
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Historia de chile y medios |
| Course Department: | Historia |
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| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
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