I want to go back! Past Review
By A student (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/19/2012 with
University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Socio-Economic Reality Capstone in Nicaragua
I learned so much. I am a more open person and have a different view on life. This trip was the best thing I could have ever done.
Personal Information
| 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. |
I loved everything about this course. We not only had fun but learned while doing it. |
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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? |
You spend most the time living in the mountains. But what other way to get to know the culture? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt right at home with the local culture. Going to the schools and being with the children was the best. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never once felt in danger. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 15 |
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?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I wish I would've known more Spanish going into the program. I felt a little unprepared in this area. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Highschool back in '07 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Keep using it. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More spanish |
