The best way to learn about a place is to study there. Past Review
By Alyssa Backman (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 05/04/2017 to 05/17/2017 with
SUU: Psychology in Spain
I gained self-confidence in traveling and meeting new people. I personally grew so much and learned more about myself than ever before. I learned a lot about history, psychology, and culture, and how connected everything is. This trip was definitely worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
There were no issues with heathcare and, thankfully, nobody in the group had health issues while in Spain. So I cannot say I had any real experience with how accessible or how we were assisted with healthcare. |
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I felt very safe on this trip. Even when we were out late at night, we stayed in groups, stayed on well-light paths when possible, and stayed conscious of our surroundings. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The professors really went out of their way to make this trip educational, valuable, and memorable. I have taken many classes at this university but I have never learned so much in two weeks as I did while traveling in Spain. |
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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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?
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We were encouraged to learn some phrases to use while in Spain, but we also had many Spanish speakers, so at least one person in the group could always communicate when needed to the locals. |
| 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? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly, I think writing in a journal is such an important aspect of traveling. I wish I would have written in my journal with more detail because memory by itself will fade, but written memories can last forever and you will want to go back and remember all the things which you experienced. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
