I didn't want to leave Past Review
By A student (Spanish, Political Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/29/2012 to 12/17/2012 with
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
I feel more confident with my spanish skills. Personally, I feel more independent and confident.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Try everything! I'm a picky eater but the food in Spain is amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had an internship and made spanish friends- this helped a lot in geting to know the city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Program made the appointment and took me to the office. It was fast and not too expensive. |
| * Safety: |
Stay away from the gypsies, it's always good to find a friend to walk home with late at night. |
| 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) |
I traveled around Europe and that took up most of my budget. Spain is very inexpensive though. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30 max |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Look for free/inexpensive activities, I brought all of my toiletries and clothing from home. |
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's up to you to speak Spanish. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| 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? | 300 level seminar |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Start speaking spanish from the first day you arrive in Spain, don't put it off. It's always a good idea to speak Spanish with your American friends. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Not too be so stressed out. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
