I am in love with Peru. Past Review
By Blake K (Spanish, Southwest Tennessee Community College) for
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (TnCIS): Traveling - TnCIS in Peru
My spanish improved by leaps and bounds.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was just like a normal class except it was held outside at the hotel patio. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Sometimes, I felt left in the dark about the next day's plans. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian and it was no problem getting vegetarian meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We visited many museums and heritage sites. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
If you are told to not drink the water, do not drink the water. |
| 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? | I spent $100-$200 per week on food, gifts, and entertainment. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can have many experiences without spending a lot of money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 1020 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was able to practice Spanish with other students, teachers, and the local population. I used Spanish on a daily basis. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are looking for a change of scenery and have a thirst for knowledge, studying abroad is the way to go. |
