Once in a lifetime Past Review

By A student (Accounting and Related Services., Bentley University) - abroad from 08/17/2013 to 12/14/2012 with

University of Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exhange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I gained the travel opportunities of a lifetime, friends from multiple different countries that I will definitely keep in touch with and visit, an understanding of the Spanish culture and language, and the confidence in myself to be on my own.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	None

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?	Most students lived in very close proximity to each other in flats, would not recommend living in dorms
* 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)	food, drink, places out were inexpensive compared to major cities, but traveling expenses were high
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	100-150 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Budget out your travel expenses ahead of time

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?	Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	Spanish IV
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Interact not only with the Erasmus students, but with the four-year students who are bilingual

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	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?	people town culture
* What could be improved?	spanish preparation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	How traditional the town is

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Outright Urbanite A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Business Communication
Course Department:	School of Economics
Instructor:	Ruth Breeze
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:

Course Name/Rating:	International Trade
Course Department:	School of Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Teacher spoke very poor English, did not respond to questions well, and assignments did not align with class lectures
Credit Transfer Issues: