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4.46 / 5 based on 169 reviews
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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 spent less in accommodation and food than at home because i was living with my own family, who supplied me with everything.. the nightlife was more expensive because of the way the bars are set up in mexico, so i ended up spending a little more than usual
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Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
if you really take advantage of what the school has to offer i think you end up spending less money... computers, cafeterias (although its always cheaper to pack a lunch) bus rides etc...
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Academic
Course recommendations
some of the courses that sounded really interesting, like cultural courses or history were only offered in spanish, so those of us who were not fluent didnt have the opportunity to attend
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
i actually think they handled the whole experience really well, i dont know how they might be able to improve it...
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
strangely enough, i wish i would have known what the typical dress was for a student, that was one of the biggest surprises, to find that although it was extremely hot, nobody wore shorts, everyone seemed dressed up for school, something quite different from my university!!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
try to get accomodation near the school and get involved in the activities they offer, you meet so many great people
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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
overall i had a wonderful time. of course like anything there are things that frusterate you but if you can keep your mind open, you really do end up learning a lot about the people around you, their cultural, and most of all, yourself. the only tip i would give is pack light!
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i decided to go to mexico because that is where my family is from but i am not fluent in the language.. after being there for only 6 weeks i became comfortable in most situations. the classes helped a lot because there was a lot of discussion and practice of conversation that i could apply outside of school
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
one of the favorite places for us to go was Bar Rio, a great bar that people our age and up were at, had a great feel to it... the repelling club and salsa classes are not to be missed, i had an incredible time doing both, the mexican students were nothing but accomodating and friendly and really welcomed us into their circle
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Housing
Type of housing: i lived with my aunt and uncle
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
If i were to live on campus i would have to freedom to go and come as i please and not have to worry about being a hassle to anyone else
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Personal comments
i happened to be living with my aunt and uncle so the experience was quite different... when i was not in school i was doing "family things" so the accomodation didnt really have a lot to do with the university
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