Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cuba experience Past Review

By (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 03/04/2016 to 03/13/2016 with

Purdue University Fort Wayne / PFW: Various - BUS D390- Special Studies in International Business Administration

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
to know a new Country, to meet with the Cuban people.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

great experience overall, very well organized.

* 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:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Organization was excellent and the culture experience overall was worth the trip.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? approx $ 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring EURO instead of USD, much more valuable. Exchange rate is better.

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? no level
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? Be open to free discussions with Cuban people, they are highly educated and it was a pleasure to have discussion with them at every level.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Cuban Culture
  • Food
  • History
* What could be improved?
  • Contact with their Universities
  • Interaction with Cuban Students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? to know more about their culture

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!