Chile: a new sense of independence Past Review

By (Spanish Literature, The University of Texas at Austin) for

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile: Santiago - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence and some really incredible friends.

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?

I went through Cecilia for my host family.

* Food:

Gluten-free; I would suggest living with other students if you have a highly sensitive health issue such as celiac so that you can cook for yourself. My host family tried very hard to accommodate to my gluten-free lifestyle however, contamination is an issue.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I went to an incredible concert, "no cantar por cantar." Pucón was my favorite trip.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Living with students would probably be cheaper. However, a family is convenient.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

my host family and students.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

La prosa de Borges

Course Department:
Instructor: Mario Lillo
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: This course is very interesting and you learn a lot. It is also very doable because Borges is a short-story author so you are able to complete all readings. 4 tests. Lillo is very organized.
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Flora Nativa

Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Field trips! However, this class only has two tests and some small group work assignments. I made the most local friends in this course. The professor is super nice about passing foreign students keyword passing but science in spanish is difficult.......
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Course Name/Rating:

Narrativa Chilena e hispanoamericana

Course Department:
Instructor: Mario Lillo
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: I did fine in this course. However, the readings are insane. It is like a 500 page book at least each month. It was overwhelming but you can do fine even if you cannot finish the readings.
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