Life Altering Past Review
By Talia P (Spanish Language, Literature, Hofstra University) - abroad from 07/01/2015 to 08/01/2015 with
Instituto Mediterrneo Sol / IMSOL: Granada - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
AcademicalIy, I learned about the culture, history, and customs of Spain. However, outside of the classroom I learned that Spain can give you the opportunity to get exposed to an array of backgrounds.
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Personal Information
| 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. |
The education was amazing! I got to learn a lot about Spain that I did not know. I also got to experience the culture and the history through the tours that I was exposed to. |
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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? |
Living with host parents was a new experience for me, but I appreciated it because my host parents taught my roommate and me a lot about the culture and custom in Spain. They also made us feel very welcomed and tried their best to expose us to places to visit and things to do in order to get the best out of Spain |
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The food was absolutely delicious! |
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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? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 40 Euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not spend too much money in the beginning of the trip because towards the end you will find a lot of things that you want to get, but won't be able to. |
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? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish literature |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Do not speak any other language but the language you are trying to learn. |
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
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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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how hot the temperature was going to be. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
