How I Learned to Speak Spanish in Spain Past Review

By (Anthropology., Western Washington University) for

Colegio Maravillas: Benalmadena - Spanish Language Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile and made me want to live abroad permanently.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

More emphasis on fluency than grammar.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Staff at Colegio Maravillas were very professional and great at their jobs.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

All the restaurants rock.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Tapas tours and movie nights.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I had no problems with safety.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Professors at Colegio Maravillas
* What could be improved?
  • Advisors at Western Washington University