If you are educated on refugees, choose something else Past Review
By T (Cornell University) - abroad from 02/07/2019 to 05/16/2019 with
SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action
It was a learning experience
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Disorganized, no structure and no professors, just guest lecturers wit some speaking on behalf of the government with incorrect information. Leave without an ounce of critical thinking |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Needs more people for all the responsibilities on site |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Homestay families in it for the money. Lie about their accommodation and there is a conflict of interest |
| * Food: |
Very tasty |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We don't integrate with any Jordanians or the culture. Hang in the expensive parts of town. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No SIT emergency contingency plan |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
50 JOD very fair |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't do happy hour |
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 |
Only in class |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| 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? | Do another program, this is not language focused |
Other Program Information
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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? | 0 |
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? | Nothing |
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! |
