An amazing Summer of growth and new friends in Spain! Past Review
By A student (Communication and Spanish, Western Washington University) - abroad from 06/17/2013 to 08/12/2013 with
Centro Fray Luis de Leon: Summer Program in Language and Culture’
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and I also was able to gain more knolewdge and ability in my spanish speaking abilities.
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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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Umass :( |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of the food in your dorm or that made by host parents when possible. Also, look for food specials at restaurants. |
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? | Advanced |
| 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? | Spanish 302 |
| 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? | Just talk to people! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The more you talk to people in Spanish the better your Spanish will become!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Spanish Grammar |
| Course Department: | International Studies |
| Instructor: | Charo Bullon |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | Charo was a great professor and she was very enthusiastic. She cares very much about her students and she was very good at teaching spanish grammar. |
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