An incredible journey of self-growth and learning Past Review
By A student (Business Administration, William Jewell College) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 05/27/2012 with
IES Abroad: Granada - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Confidence, independence, willingness to take risks, appreciation of different cultures, navigating a new place, adapting to a new place
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
I injured me knee on a hike and my host mom schedule an appointment with the doctor that IES had informed us to go to. It was a very easy and comfortable process. |
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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) |
Granada is a very economical city to live in - I loved it. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 10-15 euro |
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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced college level |
| 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? | Make friends with locals your age. Our program set us each up with an intercambio from the university and it may seem awkward at first but it's really the best way to learn and the least intimidating. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It was the best experience of my life and changed me in so many positive ways that will last my whole life. |
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