Oh, Mexico... Past Review
By Pat S (Math, Valparaiso University) for
Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolute worthwhile. It has shown me that I can accomplish anything I set out to do. I can very easily live in an environment very different from my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Pat McCoy was a great resource, very helpful when picking classes, planning trips, and other advice. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I did not get along with a few of my suitemates (including my roommate) and I did not speak to them often as a result. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* 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
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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? | about $80 USD per week. That includes food, social, and travel expenses. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Medicine for health issues. I ended up at the clinic twice and needed to buy medication both times. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Everyone spoke Spanish except the other English-speaking exchange students. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | Outgoing and exploratory people that aren't afraid to go outside of their comfort zone would benefit most from this program. |
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