Chile: Most Memorable Experience thus far! Past Review
By Briggette G (Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, California State University - Fresno) for
USAC Chile: Santiago - Spanish Language, Latin American Cultures, Journalism, and International Studies
Definitely worthwhile! It broaden my horizons and made me want to continue traveling in the future!
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 |
The program's administration was great and always willing to help. Would be easily accessible and always would give advice when needed. My expectations were definitely met. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All the field trips were great! Especially Vina del mar, stay for the weekend if possible. La Serena is another great beach town to visit as well:) |
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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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
With host family and professor and staff. I did need to use the language to get by on an everyday basis. Not a lot of people spoke English but there were some places were the menus were translated. |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open minded and have an amazing time! |
