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Viva Espana! Study abroad changed my life Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Pittsburg State University) for

ISA Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My language skills greatly improved as well as my view of the world. Nothing can possibly be the same. I would recommend study abroad to almost anyone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was way less, yet I feel like I learned just as much if not more. On the whole the Spanish/European culture was less stressful than in the United States.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I don't have any complaints. The workload of the classes was sufficient and enjoyable. The classes there were easier to attend than the ones of my own university

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Prepare to be shocked the most by the food. It takes a while to adjust. Many people lost weight in the beginning but it comes back after you adjust. Be open minded

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The excursions to other cities were great. Also the language exchanges were very helpful

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Malaga was a great safe city. The ISA staff was always helpful with anything

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Attend language exchanges and live with a host family and try to speak to people in spanish even if they are answering you in english

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The city of malaga itself was amazing. The ISA staff was great.
* What could be improved?
  • I really don't have any complaints about the program.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone who is opened minded and prepared to be stressed out for a while. It takes a while to adjust and it's surprising how different everything can be.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Lengua Espanola
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: The immersion and the teaching style of the grammar helped me to improve rapidly.
Credit Transfer Issues: no