Moment of my life Past Review
By Christopher Scribner (Saint Leo University) - abroad from 08/28/2017 to 06/03/2018 with
ISA Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain
im still here. more to learn and gain. but i will let you on june 3rd how well it went
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Carlos III is very hard. Ivy League. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
ISA is the best. Whenever i was sick they made sure i got better. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everything was perfect. |
| * Food: |
The food is healthier but its a bit different. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very integrated. I always went out with the locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The hospitals are a bit different. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe. I feel unsafe in america. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
i love the people i met and they helped out a lot with paper work because i only work so much. |
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) |
I didn´t think i would spend a lot of money in a week but i did. A Budget is a very important. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 75.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if traveling book at least a month in advance. Don´t go to expensive discos. Go to bars that have free tapas. Dón´t forgot to use your student ID because you will get discounts! Also use StaTravel for long distance flights because they have the best deals. |
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 |
Intercambio! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2 years of spanish in Highschool plus one year of chinese |
| 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? | Intercambio plus speak and translate. |
Other Program Information
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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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The Currency Exchange. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
