Unforgettable summer semester in Spain Past Review
By A student (Latin American Studies And Spanish; Social Work, Loras College) - abroad from 06/18/2012 to 08/10/2012 with
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Language experience, travel. Yes absolutely.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great. Work was manageable, and I learned a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good. They frequently checked to make sure all was going well and the professors were very accommodating. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Excellent housing situation, despite the distance from campus (which I would have wished would have been closer). |
| * Food: |
I chose to buy my own food, and when my host family made my food it was exceptional. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt at home there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not addressed, however I never had issues. |
| * Safety: |
I never once felt in any form of danger. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $1,750 overall throughout the whole summer. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend it on travelling, souvenirs and experiences. |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Interact with the locals and with host families. |
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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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to spend my money. |
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. |
