Mind blowing experience in a historically rich city in northern Spain. Past Review
By Fabiana Rodriguez (Berea College) - abroad from 09/01/2018 to 12/22/2018 with
KEI Abroad in Burgos, Spain
It totally was. I learned a lot about things I was already taught in a different way because in the country I could actually see and even touch some historical buildings or aspects I knew about. I ended up fascinated with the culture and the people in Spain even though the academic system is not my favorite.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would, but I would make sure I know exactly what it offers by talking more to the representatives before going to the country. There were some misunderstandings about class credits and excursions posted on the website that were not actually what we were offered in the country. But overall, the program and the people from it in the country were amazing! |
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? | About 20 euros, not including weekend trips |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not spend a lot on random things at the beginning, you will need more personal money towards the end of the program |
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 |
It was easy for me because I am fluent but was still encouraged to adapt to the accent and cultural expressions. |
| 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 II |
| 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? | Make native friends and communicate with them as much as possible. |
Other Program Information
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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? | The kind of excursions it offers, how the credits and classes work, how the Spanish academic system is at the public university. |
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. |
