Opposite but Amazing September 16, 2024
By A student (English and Creative Writing, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/31/2023 to 12/16/2024 with
Spelman College: Atlanta - Domestic Exchange for Visiting Students
I learned a lot about cinema which I am so grateful for. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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 |
Dekimberlen Neely |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a pretty cozy space. I liked my dorm. |
| * Food: |
The food was amazing especially late night dining. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I joined clubs and interacted with those closest to me. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
They have security to ensure the students are safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I needed to get away from Wellesley for a little while. This program provided me with the opportunity to do so all the while allowing me to be around more people that looked like me. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I made sure to eat in the dining hall. |
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 102 |
| 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? | I listened to more music in Spanish and tv shows. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how money should work and how I should go about paying things. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Cinema Literacies |
| Course Department: | English |
| Instructor: | Deanna Koretsky |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was the best cinema class I have ever taken. I learned so much about different historical aspects of Cinema. I love the collaborative nature of the class. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
