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CSULB Exchange: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru : Testimonials (Lima)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by Center for International Education
Direct Exchange Evaluation
How did your classes differ from those you have taken at CSULB?
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• Linguistics; Literature and History. They differed in language, it was all Spanish. Teaching styles were somewhat similar, but there is not a s much emphasis on teacher/student relationships. They didn’t seem to be as helpful.
— Spring, 2013 Participant |
What was your housing like and how much did it cost you per month? How easy was it to arrange?
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• I lived with a host mom, who lived very close to campus. Her name is Adela Cruzado and she is registered at the university as a host mom. She provides housing for 2 students with their own bedrooms, but a shared bathroom. Adela had her own bedroom and bathroom. Three meals a day. Adela was always kind and respectful of my space. She always made sure I had enough to eat and was very hospitable. It was $340 a month. Also a maid came Mon-Fri, named Rosie. She was very kind-hearted and cheerful. The only housing available are host families, or you could try to find an apartment to live in with some other students. There are no dorms on campus. Costs usually average between $320-340/mo. — Spring, 2013 Participant |
How much money per week did you spend on food? Transportation? Personal Expenses? Travel?
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Food and Personal Expenses: Included in housing cost, but going out with friends can be about $40 a week I took about $5,500 but would recommend $6,000 to have extra wiggle room. Transportation: Around $18 a week Travel: Around $75 a week — Spring, 2013 Participant |
What were your experiences with the language? Did you feel you had enough language preparation?
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• At the beginning it was hard, but the base I had from Spanish in high school and college helped. The hardest part is just being confident in what you’re saying, but that’s only at the beginning. As you make friends and people help you out, it becomes second nature.
— Spring, 2013 Participant |