Salamanca: Never want to leave Past Review

By (Nursing- spanish minor, Texas Christian University) for

Texas Christian University (TCU): Salamanca - Language & Culture in Salamanca

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes I learned so much spanish, met amazing people, and made me want to stay longer

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.

Informing us on T&E grading system ahead of time, and free weekends

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Not organized with communication, and told us we would have certain things paid for that we didnt... otherwise good

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

she made amazing food!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

portugal is not fun...

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Really safe city!

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

My host family, I used it everyday and although some people in our school spoke english i still learned TONS

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not waste your weeks studying although it is important culture and meeting people help the most!