An amazing year that I wish everyone could experience. Past Review
By caulfij (Political Science and Government., Western Washington University) - abroad from 09/03/2011 to 05/18/2012 with
AIFS: Salamanca - University of Salamanca
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more of the language, I met amazing people from Spain and all across the world. I was able to travel around Europe. I could not imagine a better year!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Intermediate Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk talk talk. Seriously even if you are speaking with someone who can speak English, try and speak the local language. Also, listen to music, eavesdrop on people using the language, watch tv. |
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What type of clothes we should pack. |
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