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Learning the Language without going to Clubs
CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture
Program Information
This program is designed for students at the intermediate level of Spanish language study. Students interested in furthering their language skills and in learning about Spain will find that this program provides an ideal option.
Program Snapshot:
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| Provider: | CIEE |
| Location(s): | Alicante, Spain |
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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Anastasia D. (European Studies, ) on September 13, 2010
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Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-06-14 |
| * End Date: | 2010-07-23 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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There was a lot of olive oil in the food and that made me sick. They also didn't understand that I didn't like ham so they continued to feed it to me. |
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I chose this one because of the homestay option. I don't like to go partying and this way I would be able to use the language and hear it all the time without placing myself in an uncomfortable location. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Spain and the EU |
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| Instructor: | Rafael Valero |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Gave a basic intro to the EU and how Spain acts within it. |
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