Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Valencia, a fantastic place to spend time! Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Kyung Hee University) - abroad from 07/04/2010 to 08/28/2010 with

EUROACE: Valencia - Spanish Language, Internship, Academic Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to communicate with people around the world. It was definitely worth time and money.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was a nice experience learning Spanish in Spain.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was a cozy and nice place, near the city center and old town. But it's not air-conditioned. That was a problem cause I was there during summer vacation.

* Food:

Generally, most Spanish foods were my appetite. Especially, I loved paella and sangria!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Most people I met there were nice to me.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60-70 euros, approximately.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Not yet.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Beginner
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 use the language as many times as possible. Practice is the best teacher.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Place(Valencia is such a nice place! Beautiful old town and the cost, heritage, etc.)
  • Weather(It was really really hot, but except for several days, there was always sun.)
  • Language course
* What could be improved?
  • Housing(I think it was quite expensive, since it was near the city center. But it was a nice place, though.)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More language skills.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Spanish
Course Department: Euroace
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: It was a great chance for me to learn Spanish from a native teacher.
Credit Transfer Issues: