API is the best program to study with! Past Review
By A student (International Business., Trinity University) - abroad from 09/17/2014 to 12/13/2013 with
API (Academic Programs International): Salamanca - Universidad de Salamanca
Life changing. Learned so much about myself and the rest of the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Education was easier than home institution, however not too basic. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Maria and Inma were incredibly friendly and great to work with. My parents loved them! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my residencia that API put me in! Great location in town and room was basic, but nice. Food was okay. |
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Basic but accommodating. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Had no issues health wise but everyone who did said it was a painless experience. |
| * Safety: |
Felt very safe, walked home very late at night often with only a few people *as was the norm there |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
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? | Intermediate |
| 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? | Advanced |
| 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? | Don't be scared to talk to locals! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be afraid to spend the money to travel! Accept that its worth it. |
