A very rich growing experience Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/19/2017 to 06/03/2017 with
SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization
I really improved my Spanish, met some great people, and learned a lot about Peruvian culture and history
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everything is a little more difficult because it is in Spanish, but the work is not unreasonable at all |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family, they really helped me feel at home and learn a lot about Peru. |
| * Food: |
All the food was good, but be warned: not a lot of vegetables and greens in Peru |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The most local integration I got was with my host family and local adviser |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The program was generally pretty on top of health issues. I got food poisoning and they took me to a health clinic. |
| * Safety: |
We had a few safety issues |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program definitely had its difficult moments, but I learned so much about myself, traveling, Peru, Spanish, and the world as a whole |
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) |
The exchange rate was very good, I spent very little money all semester |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 10-15 dollars |
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 |
The program expected a very Spanish-immersive environment, more so than I had realized when I applied |
| 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 104 |
| 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? | Brush up on your skills before you come, expect to feel overwhelmed at first, but know you will improve a lot. |
Other Program Information
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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? | How much I would learn and how much a positive attitude helps shape an experience into something good |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
