A vibrant semester with unforgettable experiences January 09, 2025
By A student (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/31/2024 to 12/17/2024 with
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
I feel like I gained more independence and confidence. I also learned a lot about Spanish culture. It was definitely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I found my courses very interesting but had a difficult time adjusting to the way Spanish college classes work. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the PRESHCO team was incredible kind and supportive. I always felt like I had people I could rely on if I needed anything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was wonderful. Rosa was extremely kind and caring and made sure I was always comfortable. I felt right at home with her. |
| * Food: |
The food that my host mom made for me was always delicious and plentiful. Food was never a worry for me during my time there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Cordoba felt extremely safe, even when walking late at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
PRESHCO was exactly what I was looking for in terms of support and location. I had an incredible time and made a lot of friends. |
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) |
Did not have to worry about paying for food due to staying with a host family. The bimonthly stipends we would get from the program made it so I didn't worry about having enough money for other things. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $0 |
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 |
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| 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 |
| 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? | Speak with your host family daily |
Other Program Information
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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? | 0 |
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? | The structure of Spanish classes is very different to classes in the U.S. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
