Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

PRESCHO FOREVER!! Past Review

By (Maathematics, Wellesley College) for

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was perfect.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was amazing. There were no weaknesses.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food at my host family's was great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great culture in Cordoba

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Cordoba is so safe.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Tithe program gives you spending money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Upper level Spanish class
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Host family, food, program directors
* What could be improved?
  • longer semester!!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do this program if you want to have the best time of your life.