Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing time in an amazing place Past Review

By (Communications, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/23/2013 to 05/24/2013 with

Fordham University: Granada - Fordham in Granada

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained great language skills and I also learned to travel abroad by myself which is all very worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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? 100-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? take out large amounts from ATM and store in a drawer- do not keep it with you. Budget that money

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? Intermediate
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? Exit level and one class beyond
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 not to speak english with your roommate/other program participants

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • Other
* 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?
  • Program excursions
  • Language
  • Other program participants
* What could be improved?
  • q
  • Preparation before language evaluation exam
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish we all had known more about the language evaluation exam and had more time to prepare and review before the exam. Also, I wish we had more of a chance to look over the classes so that we could be sure that we would test into the level required to take those classes.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.