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By Shelby Thayne (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 05/01/2017 to 05/10/2017 with
SUU: Biology and Geology in Nicaragua
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So worthwhile. You get to go to an amazing country full of amazing people and learn amazing things. We saw an active volcano. We stayed in a volcano crater for the last 3 nights. We saw and caught lizards, frogs, snakes, bugs, birds and monkeys. We had class every evening after a days activities and learn heaps.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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I loved every minute of it. I had the time of my life. I would let miss it for the world. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It reqlly was such an enriching activity. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to do it again. |
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? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Look for fruit stands and eat like a native! |
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?
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2 years in a foreign country that spoke the same language |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | It's a great opportunity to learn. |
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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? | I've really felt we were amply prepared |
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