Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Becoming more confident in another language Past Review

By (Charlotte Country Day School) - abroad from 07/12/2017 to 08/01/2017 with

Study Abroad Programs in Peru

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about Spanish and being confident in my speaking ability. I also learned a lot about other cultures and how to adapt to different lifestyles.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We didn't have very many health issues to address.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This was my second broadreach and I loved it so much! I would definitely do it again because the people, the leaders, and the actual trip was exactly was I was looking for.

Finances

* 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)

We only needed to spend money on souvenirs and snacks so it was really easy.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 20$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't spend all of your money within the first week!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Honors Spanish 4.
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? Don't be afraid to speak to people and to mess up! Everyone understands that you're going to make mistakes and they are really accepting of it.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The Spanish
  • The activities
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • harder level of Spanish classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just speak as much Spanish as I possibly could because it helps so much!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.