Cordoba: I wish I could live there forever Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Wellesley College) for

PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! I recommend it to EVERYONE and wish I could give it 100 stars

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: UCO
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

SO GREAT. loved everyone that worked there.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

the flamenco classes, cooking classes, buddy program, everything was amazing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe all of the time. Also we had very good instructions about what not to do and how to stay safe.

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? Almost nothing unless traveled or went shopping
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would tell people to spend the money. Youll never have the chance to shop in these places again.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Seize the moment because it will soon be over