An experience I'll never forget and one that I wish I could repeat. Merida Past Review
By A student (Biology, General., Millsaps College) - abroad from 11/19/2013 to 11/18/2013 with
Millsaps College: Summer 2012, 2013, 2014 Faculty-led Programs
Experiences I will never forget and a better understanding of the language and culture.
Review Photos
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 |
I felt the Dr. Khan was very organized. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was very gracious and made my living experience extremely comfortable. |
| * Food: |
My host mom was a wonderful cook. I still miss the food that she cooked for me everyday. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt that being taught by a teacher who's first language was Spanish was very beneficial. Also, I felt that they could give insight into the Spanish culture that other American born teachers could not offer. |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I became ill one time during my stay. I visited a local clinic and was treated accordingly. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe during my stay in the Yucatan. |
| 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) |
|
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat the food that your host family provides for you. |
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 |
My host mom spoke no English so speaking Spanish was essential. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| 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? | Spanish 1000 |
| 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? | Talk to locals as much as you can and PRACTICE. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I would have stayed longer. |
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 Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
