Spain Past Review
By Sarah M (Nursing., Saint Anselm College) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
Yes, very worthwile but many things I would have like to be different
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program classes were okay however, having only american students was a large disappointment. There should definitely be a program based out of the local university |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was extremely happy with my host mother, however, I was extremely unsatisfied with the roommate that I was placed with. She was a horrible roommate and person. She was disrespectful, unfriendly, condescending, rude, mean, and made my time in the house with her very very painful and un-enjoyable. |
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Very satisfied with the cooking!!! AMAZING COOK!! |
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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? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring lots of money and be prepared to spend it all |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced with my host mother, she spoke no english. I only spoke english with the american students |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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