Studying in Arica was an exciting and invigorating experience! Past Review
By A student (Spanish/TESOL, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/03/2013 to 07/26/2013 with
University of Northern Iowa: Arica - Culture and Intensive Spanish Program (CISP)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
CISP in Arica, Chile is definitely worthwhile if you are looking for an authentic immersion experience and culturally is very enriching. The Chileans are wonderful in welcoming and supporting the students through the experience and are eager to help. This experience was definitely life changing for me and I will never forget everything that I learned about Chilean life and I will always remember the lasting relationships that I made.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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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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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known more of the history of Chile before going on the program. Although I learned a great deal in Chile, it would have been useful if I had known more before my experience there. |
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