Jordan: An Immersive Language Experience Past Review
By Adam Z (Social Studies, Harvard University) for
Yarmouk University: Irbid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely. I would take part in this program again.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, my educational experience at Yarmouk University was outstanding. The teaching staff was extremely committed, materials very helpful and well-prepared, and environment conducive to grasping as much of Arabic as possible. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
On-site administration was very accessible and supportive. The class for second-year Arabic might have been slightly too large (15 students). |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Very satisfied. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips to different historically significant parts of Jordan 1. A day trip to the northern part of Jordan 2. A two day trip to Petra and Aqaba. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
In general, neither me nor my friends have ever felt in danger. The city where the program took place was extremely safe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | None |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | First year |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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