yeah its good Past Review
By Philip M (Management & Human Resources, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Tarapaca: Arica - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, it has opened my eyes culturally. I also really want to come back at some point, I would love to work for a company that has international offices.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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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 |
Pochy has taught in the US so she knew what to expect from us, and I felt that she did an absolutely great job. My expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Neighborhood was very safe, right by class. a little walk to the downtown but not bad. treated as a family member from day 1. |
| * Food: |
my host mom is a great cook, always had plenty to eat. however, recommend trying restaurants in the centro too. schoppdog is always fun. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trip to Putre was pretty good, the excursions were good overall. Pablo, our tour guide, was very nice. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i always felt safe, but the girls wouldnt feel safe walking by themselves. especially at night, we were advised to not ever walk by ourselves. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My family and 'primos'/conversation partners. Definitely had to use spanish. Some did, but definitely not most. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Studying Abroad is one of those things where, if you over think it, you can always come up with enough excuses to not do it. However, I would really advise everyone to have this experience. It has definitely opened my eyes to another culture, and I have enjoyed my time here. |
