THE Morocco Experience Past Review
By Dean H (Accounting and Related Services., Worcester State University) - abroad from 05/21/2012 to 06/02/2012 with
The Morocco Program: Full Immersion and Cultural Adventure Summer Program
I learned so many things during the 2 weeks I was in Morocco. I learned about Morcoccan history, the culture and the language. We got to experience the amazing food and we made many friends along the way.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
As a frequent traveler to the Middle East I wasnt expecting to learn that much about the culture, but I learned so much about Morocco and the Middle East. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All the hotels were nice, comfortable and I felt safe in every place we stayed at. |
* Food: |
The food was amazing! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were totally submerged in Moroccan culture as soon as we stepped off the plane! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt safe the entire time I was in Morocco. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Less than $100/week. Almost all of the meals were covered by sponsors and gracious hosts! |
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 |
Learned many new works and phrases, increased my Arabic vocabulary, but was also able to communicate in English with most people we came into contact with. |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Arabic 101 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | There is no need to pack as many snacks as I did because the food in Morocco is very filling! |