Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable - one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Connecticut) - abroad from 05/18/2014 to 06/22/2014 with

UConn: Salamanca - Neuroscience in Salamanca, Spain - Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Gained a lot of knowledge about neuroscience. It was 1000000% worthwhile.

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.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Traveling
  • People on the trip
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Some knowledge of the spanish language

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

psyc 2201
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: John Salamone
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging course, but very interesting.
Credit Transfer Issues: