amazing Past Review
By Lynnzie (Global Studies, Providence College) for
SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Development, Politics and Languages
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned millions of things that I couldn't possibly summarize in this little box. For starters, I learned a lot of Spanish. I learned how to find my way around a foreign city. I learned a lot about poverty and development and how to think differently about these topics. I learned that laughter, love, and friendship are not limited to culture and country.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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This program's academic directors are amazing. Our group had 18 people, which was a great size. |
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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) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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living with a family was the best way to improve language skills |
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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? | 3 and a half months abroad is barely any time and it flies by |
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