Impossible is Nothing! Past Review
By Chibuzo O (Political Science and Government., Wellesley College) for
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
Yes, I a lot more about myself as a person and was able to come back to host institution refreshed and eager to experience to world in a new, more daring way.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I think the academics were just right. It allowed the perfect balance of work and play. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The PRESHCO administration was extremely helpful and supportive. They treated us as if we were their own children. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Yes, I am a vegetarian and though it was strange to them, my host mother in Cordoba was very accommodating of this. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
PRESHCO offered a 1-week excursion to Morocco. This trip was amazing and very well planned. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Cordoba was very safe and inviting. |
| 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? | Keep a record of everything you spend, doing so will hold you more accountable. |
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? | Spanish 202 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My only advice would be to speak the language as much as possible and to welcome correction from native speakers. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I truly believe that everyone, if they have to opportunity, should study abroad because it is a great way to learn what you are capable of. Studying abroad pushes you to your limit and exposes you to great possiblities. |
