Ecuador: Unforgettable, affordable, and unforgettably affordable. Past Review
By Kauveh C (Theatre and Communications, Trinity University) for
Universidad San Francisco de Quito: USFQ Cumbaya Program
Yes, but it wasn't a study abroad experience for me.
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. |
The assignments are easy and a perfect score could easily be accomplished by doing the bare minimum. However, that does not deter from how interesting the subject matter is. Thumbs up! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Their website needs some work, to say the least. The administration is significantly disorganizes and difficult to work with in contrast to an American university, but efficiency has always been the Achilles heel of us South Americans. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with my family during my time in Ecuador. Needless to say, it was awesome. |
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My mom cooks quite well. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I <3 Ecuador. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Make no mistake, Quito is a dangerous city in terms of theft. |
| 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? | Don't remember. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't let the cab drivers rip you off. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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