El sol tambien brilla en el otro lado del mundo Past Review

By (Secondary Education, University of Nevada - Reno) - abroad from 05/31/2014 to 06/27/2014 with

Travel & Education: Salamanca - University of Salamanca

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience with T&E was wonderful, and was definitely an unforgettable experience. I gained a new global perspective and learned so much about Spain. In addition, the nightlife gave me the opportunity to meet new people and experience the social scene. I would say that it was worthwhile. I can't wait to go back!

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.

The courses are assigned based on Spanish language proficiency, therefore I feel that they adequately challenge students.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? No more than $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving early! Expenses may be very different than what you expect, as you will have to take the monetary exchange into consideration.

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? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? N/A
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Friendliness and willingness to help from T&E staff
  • The ability to explore Salamanca and nearby cities
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduled tours and events
  • More events for TRiO students to mingle
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the exchange from USD to Euros is quite large, and that more money should be saved than expected to spend.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving 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.'