Reviews of Universidad de las Americas - Puebla | Mexico

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James G

The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

La Roca was the main place when I was over there, most were very different to what I was accustomed to, but never the less very good indeed. Travel was amazing, but be careful! Mexico does have the potential to jump and bite you in the bum!

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Alex H

St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Central Mexico is chilly. Bring a few sweaters.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

1

Costs

3

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

It's a great time. Lots of Europeans around, which is great fun, but may effect your Spanish studies.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

If you want to see the Yucutan peninsula, be aware that you will be VERY far away. Never fear, there is pleny else to see (i.e. the beaches of Oaxaca).

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TobyFrowen

Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

I can'te remember the names of places so much; I was just interested in interacting with the natives asn I really didn't care where I went to do so. I went to a lot of home parties and get togethers.

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James G

The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

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)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Learnt a lot. There are many variations from Mexican Spanish and Castillian Spanish that should be aware of before you go, as I found out when asking a hotel porter where I could have sex with a bus!

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Georgia M

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
language and culture, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

One of my main objectives for going to UDLA was to learn Spanish. I learnt a huge amount while I was there. However as most students speak English and like to practice with you and they are the people you most interact with I did not learn as much as I would have liked.

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