Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My happiest semester! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/18/2017 with

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
- I learned to interact with other cultures. - Became more independent and open - Learned so much and tried new things I would not change anything.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

For the most part I think administration work really well together. Sometimes I just wished there was more communication between the administration and professors + host families.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very satisfied my host family was very accommodating and taught me a lot.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The program offer cultural classes: cooking, seviilanas and flamenco (dancing), guitar, theatre, and even horse backing riding! We also the opportunity to have conversation partners.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Overall Cordoba is really safe, however some guys have been catcalled and I have been followed home a few times.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The program had so many benefits: the cultural classes, wonderful host families, hardworking administration, and a motivated group of students.

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)

Our housing and food were already taken care of so I did need to budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I went out to eat frequently. I would estimate 10 euros each week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to only spend money on experiences. Those will be more memorable.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • excursions
  • host family and administration
  • cultural offerings
* What could be improved?
  • communication between administration
  • better cell phone plans for students
  • tutoring program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I obtained my own phone plan to feel safer when walking home alone and to be able to use the data if I get lost.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!