Go if you enjoy teaching English Past Review
By StreaK (Accounting, Samford University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Peru
Yes. Better Spanish, life principles, and more.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | UNSAAC, ICPNA |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot of Spanish in my time there and experiences with the people. It was a wonderful time in which I was able to teach a lot and learn a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was solid all around. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived with a family in their guest houses behind the house. Very nice place. <br /><br /> Great place to stay. |
| * Food: |
Food was very enjoyable. Had some parasites though. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Good experience to learn. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got sick a couple times. Only worried a bit. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Maybe $30-50 a week for food and fun. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The food is cheap. Buy menus for lunch. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It was solid practice. Complete immersion. As it should be. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go for it. Don't be reserved. Live each day to the fullest. |
