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4.23 / 5 based on 195 reviews
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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Parte Vieja, La Concha, Semana Santa. The clubs are great and the beach is amazing.
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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am very independent and prefer the freedom of having my own place
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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, 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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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned a lot, and soon could communicate with ease
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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
not really- it was a great experience
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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 everywhere you can, meet everyone you can, and watch your wallet.
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Amanda S
Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I didn't have my cell phone bill to pay, I traveled more than I do at home, but other than that, I spent about the same (i did a lot of shopping though)
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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