Amazing exposure to field work, but a poorly managed program Past Review
By A student (Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/29/2018 to 05/09/2018 with
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Peru – Amazon Studies
It was worthwhile to learn about how to conduct scientific research and the process of scientific writing.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academic rigor was similar to that of my home institution, however the professors' directions lacked clarity making the work slightly more rigorous. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was not a place where help could easily be accessed and often prohibited students from trying to immerse themselves in the culture. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The facility was still being built and was not ready to house students, however the living conditions were not unbearable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The rules and regulations made it very difficult for students to experience the culture. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
The field work and research was an incredible opportunity and gave me a lot of valuable skills for my future career. However, the way that this program was managed would make me not want to go through this experience again. |
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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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 |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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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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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? | How strict and limiting the rules are for those who wish to get out of the center. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |