Universidad de Navarra: Aprende y Disfruta Past Review

By (Political Science, Spanish, Presbyterian College) for

University of Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exhange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely, I would recommend everyone do it to gain a deeper sense of culture and awareness.

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.

Workload and expectations were reasonable. Teachers spoke slow and would repeat so students could understand their Spanish.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was difficult making sure I was matriculated.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Cafe Faustino in the Edificio Central has great food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went to several sites in Spain.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Incredibly safe city, I never felt threatened.

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? 100 Euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get alcohol before going to the bars, it's a lot cheaper

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
Language acquisition improvement?

I am now fluent in Spanish.

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Nightlife
  • Professors
* What could be improved?
  • Registration
  • Travel time
  • Class Schedules