Maybe going to be a good program once the protests are done Past Review

By (Special Education, St. Cloud State University) for

University of ConcepciĆ³n: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were throwen together quickly but its because of the protests down there.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

always gone

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

They think everything is dangerous

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ?
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? ?

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

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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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture
  • THE COUNTRY
* What could be improved?
  • People in charge at scsu