English teaching language exchange in Spain Past Review

By (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 06/14/2017 to 08/17/2017 with

SUU: Teaching English in Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
-I learned quite a bit about the Spanish culture and language. -I also learned about the nature of teaching language. - I learned how to travel more effectively through a foreign country.

Personal Information

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.

This program gave me real world teaching experience, as well as a stronger understanding of the language learning and acculturation processes. The knowledge I gained through this experience is invaluable to me.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very accommodating and easy to work with. They also made sure that I was aware of important community events, so that I could learn more about the culture.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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

I gained many valuable insights from this program, and I have developed a deep love of the Spanish culture. I would love to go back and improve my Spamish and teaching even further.

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)

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? SPAN 1010
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? I used English in the school, and I tried to use only Spanish at home.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • My host family
  • The people of the school
  • The Spanish culture
* What could be improved?
  • I would have liked to have known a little bit more about the program before I left.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known the age of the children so that I could have been more prepared to teach them effectively.