Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

very unique Past Review

By (Business marketing and Finance, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/21/2012 to 08/10/2012 with

Universidad Católica de Honduras: Tegucigalpa - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, i got to see the different opportunities people have in developing countries

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

lived in my house

* Food:

lived in my house

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

my home country

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

i was home

* Safety:

not that safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I was at home did not spend much
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? no

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

classes are in spanish

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? native speaker
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? speaking with native speakers

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
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?
  • i was home and advancing in my classes
* What could be improved?
  • going to another university
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that it was longer than ususal

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'