Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible Past Review

By (Saint Michael's College) - abroad from 02/02/2017 to 01/17/2018 with

Universidad San Francisco de Quito: USFQ Cumbaya Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was incredibly worthwhile. It changed my life.

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.

IFSA is an extremely well-organized program, that gives its students the immersive experience of a lifetime. The program advisors build strong relationships with its students, and act as a strong and reliant support system. I would highly recommend IFSA to any student looking to fully immerse themselves and engage in a new culture

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Rodney and Angelica were amazing! They're like family

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I love my host family to death. They were incredible.

* Food:

I miss it so much.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt as integrated as I could have possibly been.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very accomodating.

* Safety:

I felt very 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The support
  • The Spanish
  • The Organization
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Rodney