Learning spanish in Mexico Past Review
By cyndy h (Spanish Language and Literature., Arizona State University) for
University of the Valley of Cuernavaca (UNIVAC): Cuernavaca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was very worthwhile you will learn more than 1 year in college
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
everybody was helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Food was amazing |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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* 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? |
I practiced with everybody, Most people were limited in English. For the most part I used the same amount of English as I did in Spanish. People will understand even if you do not have a handle on the language yet. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | I think if you have a good handle on Spanish, the basics you will be fine. I was very worried I was not going to understand a thing. Everybody was friendly and you will be amazed on how much you learn just by going to the market. |
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