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4.42 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
It was a great way to truly integrate into Chilean society.
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it's great but a true taste of chile would be studying here as well as at universidad de chile
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
go to macchu picchu!
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Emily D
Washington University, St. Louis, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it has been said that chilean spanish is difficult. however, i now know that i could understand spanish anywhere after grasping the chilean accent.
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