Two weeks too short! Past Review
By A student (Concordia University - Wisconsin) - abroad from 06/14/2018 to 06/28/2018 with
CEU San Pablo University: Madrid - Practical Introduction to the World of Pharmacy, Summer
I gained knowledge of an entire culture that I hope to visit again. It was 100% worthwhile and if given the chance I would do it again
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. |
We had a mix of Spanish speakers in our group, most were beginner level and the professors adjusted their Spanish language classes to our level. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was welcoming and so nice! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The rooms were accommodating, we had a bathroom, food, and on site laundry. |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
There was someone who was always at the front desk and the gate locks at a certain time at night to where you have to buzz in. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
There was a great balance between learning and free time. The people involved were amazing. They put in so much effort and it was greatly appreciated. |
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? | Be conscious about the things you want and how much you can actually spend. |
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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | one semester in college prior to 16 years |
| 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? | Try to learn basic words and phrases that you will need before arriving. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | N/A |
