life changing, it opened my eyes to alot of things. Past Review
By A student (Animal Sciences., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/11/2013 to 05/22/2013 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Jaguar Conservation, Argentina / Brazil
to me honestly im glad I went it was amazing completely changed the way I look at things.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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I loved everything about our trip it was very inspiring and really made me grateful for what I have and want to do more to help others. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
it was very nice to stay in the more local areas. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
there could have been more interaction with the locals at the school in Eldorado but overall I felt like we were able to meet many people and see different facets of the culture. |
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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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 400$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | don't buy souvenirs for everyone. |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | try to talk in the local language as much as u can |
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? | to review my spanish |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
