Love it! Past Review
By Megan Hahn (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/17/2017 to 07/27/2017 with
University of Texas at Austin: UT: Go Barcelona
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to thrive in an uncomfortable environment. Absolutely worth it.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Very challenging but rewarding. Best professors I've ever had. They were so invested in our learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was good. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget for unexpected costs like booking the wrong flight or having to get a new phone. Things always cost more than you think. Weekend trips might have cheap flights, but the expenses add up FAST. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner Spanish |
| 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? | Don't speak english in your host home if possible |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's okay if it's hard at first, it'll get better |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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
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International Business |
| Course Department: | Business |
| Instructor: | Carolina Luis-Bassa |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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Intermediate Spanish |
| Course Department: | Language |
| Instructor: | Carolina Julià |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish/English |
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