The Best Educational and Cultural Experience of my Life Past Review

By (University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 06/09/2012 to 09/19/2012 with

University of Texas - San Antonio: College of Business: Spain Immersion

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained experience on how to get a round a public transportation which I do not use at all at home. I was also to gain the knowledge I gained in the classroom to increase my professionalism and it added to my interest in becoming a global leader.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

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? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Classes offered
  • Company Visits
  • Historical Tours
* What could be improved?
  • Better presenter from Telefonica
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Shouldn't have taken so many clothes.