Past Review
By Alexandria M (Spanish Language and Literature., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Guanajuato - Escuela Mexicana
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, It was an amazing program. I made a lot of friends and improved my spanish so much.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2010 |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | None, most of what I spent was on gifts and souvenirs. I was never hungry at night because my house mother gave me so much food, but I spent a lot of my money on bottled water and snacks. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Span 253W |
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