Brazil: Amazing Adventure Past Review
By Elizabeth K (PSYCHOLOGY., Illinois State University) for
University of Caxias do Sul: Caxias do Sul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I loved going abroad because I learned about Anthropology which I never had done before in school and I learned about myself. Living with strangers for a extended period of time helps you learn about yourself and things you need to change in your life.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad de Caxias do Sul |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was not that bad, we had to write an end of the year final paper that was extensive but we had plenty of time and information to write it. We learned mostly out of the class room which was a wonderful experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was welcoming and wanted to teach us and make sure our time there was well spent. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Food was very good! weigh and pay buffets got a little tiring. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went on numerous field trips that were all amazing! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It seemed like a very safe city and I never felt nervous |
| 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? | We spent about 150 dollars on food. The food was the most expensive thing there. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try and buy food and make some meals in your room so you can save a little money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Our teachers tried to encourage us to try everyday and they set up lessons for us to learn phrases to help us navigate on our own. |
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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open minded and get to know the people you travel with because they can become great friends! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Studies in Selected Cultures |
| Course Department: | ANT 383 |
| Instructor: | Gina Hunter |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was not very challenging but there was a great deal of field trips and we learned a ton! We all learned from the experience! |
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Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship |
| Course Department: | PSY 290 |
| Instructor: | Eros Desouza |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was not challenging but we learned a great deal. We went on numerous field trips and was a wonderful experience! |
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