"Salamanca: Go There" Past Review
By Andy B (Mass Communication, Wright State University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain
I learned about a whole culture. Study abroad has made me more independent and aware of other cultures and countries.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
A lot of in class work, which helped a lot with understanding the language. Not to much homework. Class work contributed a lot to learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the administration were very good. They were very knowlegeable and helped whenever it was needed. Good people. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a residencia. I was in a great neighborhood. I didn't have to buy anything. Everything was provided. |
| * Food: |
There was good food. Always enough for everyone. They did accomodate allergies. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Every other weekend ISA would take us somewhere. We went to Santandar, Sevilla, Toledo and many other places. We also had the option to go to Portugal for a weekend. Salamanca has tons to do. Plaza Mayor is the general meeting spot. Lots of nightlife (Bars, clubs). |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe. Everyone there is very nice. We usually walked in groups for the most part, but I never felt unsafe walking home alone at night. |
| 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | I would suggest anyone who is even considering to study abroad to go. It was the best decision I have made during my college career. If you love learning about cultures and meeting great people, you should go. |
