Spain: An Unforgettable and Rewarding Experience Past Review
By Kelli S (Environmental Studies and Economics, Wellesley College) for
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! Extremely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
wonderful family and neighborhood felt very safe |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
An amazing 14-day tour throughout Spain before arriving to our designated city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | maybe around 15-20 euros a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not pack as many clothes as you think you will need because you will definitely will buy clothes while abroad. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200-level (intermediate) |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
my host family, the professors, and program coordinators. Most everyone spoke Spanish, and I had to speak Spanish everyday. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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