Didn't learn much in my classes, but learned a bunch with my host family and friends. Past Review
By Daniel H (Latin American Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais (UFMG): Belo Horizonte - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can not say that I learned a lot about academics or professional things but I learned a lot about life issues both of others and personal matters and for me that was worth the trip.
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
found my own host family |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
learn more outside the classroom |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Why do I have to pay UT tuition when I am not at UT. Then to make things worse, SAO charged 400 to keep you in residence. If I am paying tuition doesn't that mean that I am in residence? |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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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* Where did you live?
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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? | I think I picked the wrong classes. I know I needed them to fulfill requirements but they didn't catch my interest and the way they were taught did not motivate me to study. |
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