Study Abroad at University of Oviedo Past Review

By (Social Work., Salem State College) for

University of Oviedo: Oviedo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
loved it. oviedo is beautiful and not many people there speak english and there are few tourists, so you will be immersed in the language/culture.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Salem State College
The term and year this program took place: Summer 2008

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?

San Gregorio dorm. Adequate but a little run down...only a skylight, no windows and it was hot if the sky light was closed but if open there was no screen so a lot of bugs would get it. <br /><br />

* Food:

I wish there were more vegetarian options, but cafeteria staff would helpful in trying to accomodate me even though they didn't really understand the concept of vegetarianism.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy food from the grocery store in order to save money

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? while you're over there, travel as much as you can