IES Abroad Quito - Area Studies & Language : Testimonials (Quito)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by Office of International Programs
We want to hear about your experience!
Why did you choose this program?
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The main reason I chose IES Abroad Quito was the program dates. I didn't want my program to take up part of my summer, but as I looked more into the program I liked more than the dates. I really wanted to experience South America instead of going to Spain, where I may have had more of an "Americanized" experience and it might would have been easier for me to avoid speaking Spanish.
— Brittany Eberhart, Spring 2012 |
What was your favorite aspect of this program?
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I don't know if I can really pick a favorite aspect. The IES staff was amazing - very helpful and so fun when we traveled. The program trips were one-in-a-lifetime experiences. Most of the professors were great too - in fact, there were a couple that I would have brought back with me to Wofford if it were possible.
— Brittany Eberhart, Spring 2012 |
What was your housing situation like?
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I lived with a host family - a mom, dad, and 3 siblings who were older than me. Several of my program friends struggled with overbearing/overprotective host parents, but I didn't have that problem. My situation was actually pretty ideal, I believe. My family were super nice and always there to give me advice or help me with whatever I needed. They included me in meals and outings as well, but they never gave me a hard time about going out with or traveling with my friends. Basically, as long as I let my host mom know whether I was eating at home or not, she was fine with whatever I did.
— Brittany Eberhart, Spring 2012 |
What was your favorite class and why?
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I loved my Spanish grammar class. The professor was AMAZING - super fun but effective as well. I learned and improved more in that class than I have in any other Spanish class.
— Brittany Eberhart, Spring 2012 |
What did you gain from studying abroad?
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I learned more about Ecuador and the Latin American culture as a whole, I made great friends, improved my Spanish, and got to see and experience things when I traveled that I probably wouldn't have been able to otherwise, and I'll never forget any of it!
— Brittany Eberhart, Spring 2012 |