Morocco: A World Different from My own but the same in more ways than expected. Past Review
By Anne S (Anthropology., Miami University of Ohio) for
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living with a host family made a huge different in my overall satisfaction. They were so welcoming and treating me and my American roommate like family.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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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 |
Very helpful when needed and were available to help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
We had great cooks at our home. |
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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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| * Safety: |
It is not always safe for women, but dressing modestly helps this a lot. |
| 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? |
Most people spoke French or Arabic, but I communicated with students and professors in English. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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 really enjoyed this program, but I did a lot of research before going so i had a better idea of what to expect. This program is not for everyone. People who go need to be willing to adapt to a very different life style and learn to just go with the flow. |
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