Study Abroad in Valencia Past Review
By Shawna S (Physician assistant / spanish, Longwood University) for
Institute for Spanish Studies (ISS): Valencia - Institute for Spanish Studies
It was worthwhile. I loved it! I learned so much spanish. The amount of Spanish I learned is not what you could learn in the classroom. You need to go to Spain, experience the culutre, and live the Spanish life to learn all you can!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Longwood University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was very easy to adjust to and i loved every minute of it!!! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The prpogram was very organized. All the students were great. The teachers were fantastic. I really do not have any complaints. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Small apartment with 8 people. LOVED IT!!! My family was so nice and helped me out whenever I needed it! I will absolutley visit them in the future. |
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The quality of food in Spain is so much better than the food in America. Everything tasted better; fruit, veggies, even the bread tasted better! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to "El noche de San Juan". It is a huge beach party celebrating the summer! It was amazing!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I lived with a family of 8. I had 6 brothers and sisters ranging from 7 yrs old to 20 yrs old. I spoke with them all the time in the house, which helped tremendously!! All th students were American and we all spoke English, so I am gratefully I had my host family to speak with everyday to learn. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | GO FOR IT!! I had the time of my life. It was the best experiece I have ever had. I had an exchange student from Mexico and I always wanted to be one myself. I am extremely happy that I went to Valencia, Spain. |
