Una Aventura Increible - Santiago de Chile Past Review
By Thomas P (Mis, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 07/30/2012 to 12/07/2012 with
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile: Santiago - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I cannot describe everything that I learned while abroad in such a small box - but it was the most worthwhile experience of my life. I improved my language skills, learned a lot about the local and Latina culture, and saw areas where I need to improve myself
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
You have to work, it's not like some other study abroad universities, but I learned a ton in class |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Much cheaper than living in Austin |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cooking yourself in your own kitchen will save you a lot of money over the long run |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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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| 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? | SPN 611D |
| 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? | Meet local students and don't only hang out with extranjeros from the USA |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Housing is not as easy to find as you might expect |
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