Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Self learning Journey Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/17/2017 with

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I leaned about myself as a person what it is that I really enjoy and a stronger sense of independence. I wouldn't change my experience at all.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The equipo is the best whatever problem I faced they were there for support .

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my host family they made me feel welcomed in both their home and lives.

* Food:

I missed my home food and taste but they were accommodating and there are some dishes that I will be taking back with me.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

You have to be careful no matter where you go.

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

I don't have any real major complaints about the program they coddled us but in good way not in a way where we weren't exposed to anything.

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)

I am used to living on a budget so I was able to adapt.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20-25 euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Nonstop encouragement/reminders to use Spanish

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
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? Span 255
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Host Family
  • Equipo
* What could be improved?
  • Have more cultural reimbursement money
  • See more of northern Spain during orientation tour
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Give yourself space from the people you already know and branch out more

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!