Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Spain: A New Perspective Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Wellesley College) for

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! I learned how to relax and slow down.

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 program was nearly flawlessly coordinated.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

everything was fried

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Carnaval. Please go!!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Healthcare is different, but very accessible. Have a translator with you.

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

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? $150/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Food is expensive

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Advanced Grammar and Communication
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced Spanish every day.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Works best for someone willing to slow down and take life one day at a time.