Living on a Peruvian beach for a summer--can't complain. Past Review
By Hanna N (Political Science, Sociology, Minor- Women and Gender Studies and Spanish, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/25/2015 to 07/03/2015 with
NRCSA: Pimentel, Chiclayo - Acedamia Superior International / ASI Center
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to make the best out of all situations. Even though there were things I would have changed and I might not do this exact program again, I would definitely say it was a worthwhile experience.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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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 |
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The majority of the students in this program are not from the United States, which was cool, but they are mainly doing internships and live together in an apartment building, not a host family. They are also there for a long term, so it was sometimes hard to connect with people. |
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