Replenishing, refreshing, rewarding, humbling, and eyeopening. Past Review
By Katelyn F (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) - abroad from 01/07/2014 to 07/22/2014 with
University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Ecuador - Building Bridges in Bunche / Service Learning Program to Ecuador
YES!!!
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. |
We learned a lot about culture, diversity, and how lucky and privileged we are. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian, and it worked out just fine! everyone is VERY accommodating! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Completely! I felt a part of all of their families, and lived within the village that taught us a lot about the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Be careful! |
| 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) |
Everything is very low priced |
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 |
Everywhere! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3 semesters in college, and 5 in high school |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Just immerse yourself when you are there! |
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? | Bring more socks! |
