Ecuador:Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Psychology, Southern Nazarene University) for

Nazarene International Language Institute (NILI): Quito - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
DEFINITELY! I became much more aware of cultural differences and how important they are.

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.

Overall everything was great. The teaching method (immersion) was fantastic.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program size was great. Not too big or small

* 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
Language acquisition improvement?

Everyone spoke Spanish, very few knew English

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go into a program like this with an open mind, it will be so much easier