Spain: tapas, wine, friends, school all in one and equally balanced. Past Review
By Aurelie K (Bilingual Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Granada, Spain
I enjoy their view of life. they had a sense of relax and healthy life style that i wish existed here.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
the workload was very easy.the grading system was different. the final grade is composed of midtern, final exam, and attendance. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The teachers were wonderfull. they took into account that this was a cultural schock for us and were very patient and understanding. In my opinion they had no weakness. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
if i told my host mom i did not like a particular food, she never made it again. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
we took a trip to Gilbraltar which was very interesting. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I became sick in Spain and I had to go see a doctor. The program set up and appointment as soon as possible and send me an email with all the information I needed. the neighborhood was very safe. i felt safe walking home at 4am. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you have a weekly plan budget. it is easy to get carry away with all that you can do while in Spain. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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