Best decision I could have ever made Past Review

By (Psychology, Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 01/24/2015 to 04/29/2015 with

Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That learning a new language is very important.

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.

Sol education abroad was the best program! They were very helpful with everything from getting ready to study abroad to activities to do while I was there.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful. Fun and always engaging us in fun activities. Young and full of life.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my host family. Best part about my experience abroad.

* Food:

Food was tailored to needs.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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? 600
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money for travel on weekends

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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Beginner 1
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Host family
  • Program onsite directors
  • Program activities
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To pack light

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

2

Course Department: Spanish
Instructor: Alfonzo
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Very challenging but manageable.
Credit Transfer Issues: No