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
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* 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. |
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* 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! |
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* 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! |
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* 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
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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? | 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 |
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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
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* 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! |
