Enriching June 05, 2022

By (Spanish, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/29/2022 to 05/20/2022 with

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained much more confidence in my language ability and many new friends.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any health issues while abroad.

* Safety:

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

I really appreciated the language immersion aspect and the way the program is organized makes learning fun. The best part is getting to live with a host family because my host family has been so wonderful. I also think there is a great work life balance. You get to be a university student but you also have the time to go on excursions and go out with friends. I am much more social now that I was before coming here and I have learned that life is meant to be enjoyed rather than bending until I break.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy treats at the grocery store rather than at bakeries.

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? SPAN 257
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? Go out with friends from the university and watch lots of TV in Spanish.

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
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?
  • Language immersion
  • Excursions
  • Loving people
* What could be improved?
  • Communication that is more in advance
  • Starting internships earlier
  • Let us stay the week after finals end
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Enjoy it! You will likely have a lot more free time on your hands than you normally do at Wellesley. Instead of being stressed about not being stressed, go out and do something you enjoy. Go out to dinner with friends. Take a weekend trip somewhere. Go for a walk. Talk to people. As long as you do it in Spanish, you will learn something new every time!

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!