I love Salamanca! Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., 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?
Absolutely, such a great experience. I learned so much and improved my spanish a lot.

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.

Mester was the perfect school for our study abroad experience. Great teachers and very involved staff!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Such a great host family in a wonderful location not too far from the school.

* Food:

Amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Trip to Andalucia, bull fight.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was never concerned with my safety while in Salamanca, it felt very secure and safe.

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?

Teachers, fellow TCU students, fellow Mester students, host family, people around Salamanca. Yes- we used spanish everyday in many different interactions.

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
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it, everyone would love it--it's great!