Good Times in Brazil! Past Review
By Nick W (mathematics education, Illinois State University) for
University of Caxias do Sul: Caxias do Sul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience sparked a lot more interest in traveling abroad and learning about other cultures.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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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 |
Hosts treated us very well and were very good at keeping us busy as well as feeling welcome. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotel was very nice |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Went to some wine tastings. They were a blast! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
The city we were in was very safe, but it can be scary trying to communicate with people when you do not speak the same language. |
| 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? | $100-$150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you have money for laundry and bottled water. |
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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* 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? | Be prepared to watch and hear a lot about soccer. |
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