I Ecuadore this place! Past Review
By A student (Gettysburg College) - abroad from 08/23/2015 to 12/05/2015 with
SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Development, Politics and Languages
I gained a much more global perspective on the world, lasting friendships, and complete cultural immersion.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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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| * Food: |
The food was delicious, especially the mmmpanadas! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I think this was one of the strongest aspects of the program, we had many opportunities for interactions and conversations with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
As long as you follow basic common sense safety guidelines and stay alert Quito is a safe and fun city. |
| 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) |
It depends on how thrifty you are and how much you travel, but I mostly only spent money on souvenirs. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $20-$40 |
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? | Spanish 345 |
| 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? | Just make sure you talk a lot and do not be afraid to mess up! |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Packing less is always better! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
