Too amazing for words to describe. Past Review
By Melissa D (Business and Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/26/2015 to 07/01/2015 with
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo: Mendoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained a greater understanding of who I am as a person, I matured, I became more confident and more open to ideas. Definitely worth while
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
School system was disorganized but that is part of the cultural experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My host-living experience was amazing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was very easy to walk around the city and have a conversation with a stranger. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Generally a very safe place. Like any city, there will be parts that are more dangerous than others and times when to not walk alone. |
| 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? | Unknown at the moment |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use a budget. |
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 |
They were very good at promoting Spanish |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 104. Just 2 semesters of college level courses |
| 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? | Watch movies in Spanish, read books, practice with your friends and make an effort to speak to native students |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a complete culture change and you just have to be patient. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
