Past Review
By Samuel A (International Business., Nebraska Wesleyan University) for
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education: Monterrey - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
MOre than anything, Studying abroad gave me a snese of self-confidence and capabilty that I couldn't have found domestically.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Tecnologico De Monterrey, Campus Monterrey |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not all, indeed the most important learning, takes place outside the classroom. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Was always available and helpful , but I didn't utilize it frequently. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a retired couple, their son, and an American roomate. My roomate and I had all meals provided, our own bathroom, and an incredible patio. <br /><br /> Family and food were fantastic, and the patio was great for studying, tanning, entertaining, or what have you. Plus, the location was great (just off of a main thouroughfare.) |
| * Food: |
Great, if you love mexican food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The best things to learn are done so outside the university. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
h1n1 was a big scare but precautions were omnipresent. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I usually spent about 80 dollars per week, but that could have esily been cut down by eating out less, and not...entertaining myself so heavily while out on the town. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | always carry local currency, and always keep it in seperate groups. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I too often fell into the trap of agreeing to spoeak with a resident who knew english in english, rather than insisting on spanish. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Stay in touch with home, but don't be limited by those ties. |
