An amazing opportunity Past Review
By Lexus Robertson (Xavier University of Louisiana) - abroad from 05/20/2018 to 07/14/2018 with
XULA: Summer in COSTA RICA
Everything about the people and culture. I also learned about medicine.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
it was an awesome experience but it did have some problems with how the program was supposed to be and what it was. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were great and did their best. Certain things that were unorganized so I missed out some opportunities that were key in the program. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
loved my host family!! |
* Food: |
Food was fantastic! My host mom was a chief. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It took some time but I got comfortable with the culture. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did have any health issues but the administration was there always if we had a problem. |
* Safety: |
the city was really safe. but always travel in groups. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
it had its problem but I still got experience and they did there best |
Finances
* 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) |
About a 3 on the scale 1-5 |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I learned the currency difference so obviously, learn that and count wisely and make sure you pay the right amount. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Very frequent encouragement to use and to be fluent. |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 2010 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | use apps and find people to speak the language with you |
Other Program Information
* 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? | 0 |
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? | MORE SPANISH |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Spanish 2051 |
Course Department: | Spanish |
Instructor: | Professor Farudi |
Instruction Language: | Spanish |
Comments: | It was challenging. The chapters we learned that we were prepared to before leaving for the trip. It was a lot to undertake. I made the best of the location by going on different trips and broaden my horizons. The teacher was knowledgeable and well prepared for the class. I participated in the class about the same. I was assessed based on exams, homework, and projects. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | NO, it was fine. NO worries |