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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are great discos here. Mambo Cafe and Ay CAray are two places that are al ot of fun. in the centro there is a grat cafe called havana caffe that is wonderful. Its easy to go to the beach town of Progreso thats 30 minutes from Merida. A round trip costs about 2 dollars. Merida is filled with things to do. Every weekned in the centro there is dancing in the streets. This is a beautiful place that embraces its culture and likes to have fun.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it is cheap to live in merida. a furnished apartment costs about the same as a room with a family. however, it is a really good experience to live with a family the first time.
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Personal comments
My experiance woth my family was very good. The cost is the only thing that is a little unreasonable. It is also difficult to adapt to having to answer to someoene after living alone for 5 years, but I have learned more from them than anyone else. For this, I would say that a family is a good option.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned really fast. At first it is confusing and difficult, but now its like second nature. I first improved on understanding conversations and then speaking. In regards to school I did not really have any problems understanding or communicating.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
My food was included with my rent to my family, but I do not really eat a lot. So I was paying for more than I could eat. I bought a cell phone in Merida, and I used it just for texting messages to my friends. Calling is expensive, but I bought credit so I never spent more than I thought I would. Housing is a little more expensive than my rent at home, but the security of living with a family is worth it. I barely spent any money going out at night in comparison to what I spend in the US. Travel is cheap. Getting around the town is easy. There is an extensive bus route and the fare is 40 cents. Cabs are slao cheap about 5 dollars no matter where you go. Overall Merida is cheaper.
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Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
When you enter the country and are issued you turist visa ask for the maximun 180 days.
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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
I would recommend better administrative organization.
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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
Have fun! Merida is a laid back place with people to match. They love their culture and heritage and are more than happy to brighten your experience in their town. Make friends with natives. This is where you learn the most and have the most fun.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Myexperience at UADY has been a good one so far.
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