Awesome! Past Review

By (Finance And Economics, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/21/2012 to 06/29/2012 with

NRCSA: Cuzco - Centro de Espanol

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
lots of things, well worth it

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

be smart, cusco is just like any other south american city. there are people trying to scam you and others trying to rob you but if you stay smart it is an amazing place!

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)

if you want to make it so, this trip can be very cheap

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 80
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? dont eat near plaza de armas

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? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 2301
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? converse in spanish outside of class and take privates

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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?
  • instruction
  • setup
  • opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • trips from the school could be cheaper
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? cusco is really touristy