The best part about Spain was surprisingly not Spaniards. Past Review
By Annette V (Radio Television and Film, The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Valencia: Valencia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile in the sense that it showed me why I love being an American.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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The most difficult part about being an exchange student was literally having to figure out everything by myself. It would have been nice to have an experienced American from the same university as I. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The cost of living was almost the same as it is here in Austin. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you're outgoing, even with people who don't speak your language, come. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Theory and Technique of Photography |
| Course Department: | Facultat de Filologia, Traduccion, y Comunicacion 33427 |
| Instructor: | Santiago Renard Alvarez |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | This was my favorite course. Most of the students were involved and happy to participate. The professor was really nice. |
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Translations of English Texts |
| Course Department: | Facultat de Filologia, Traduccion, y Comunicacion 35617 |
| Instructor: | Jose Santaemilia Ruiz |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | The intention of this class was good, but doing the same project 4 times in a row was a little tedious. |
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Correct forms and uses of Spanish |
| Course Department: | Facultat de Filologia, Traduccion, y Comunicacion 35660 |
| Instructor: | M.Pilar Folch Asins |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | This class taught me the most about Spanish. It was difficult but intriguing. The professor was very excited and entertaining. |
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Documentary Screenplay |
| Course Department: | Facultat de Filologia, Traduccion, y Comunicacion 33422 |
| Instructor: | Vicente Sanchez Biosca |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | The majority of the students showed no interest and the professor did not seem more knowledgeable in the subject than an average documentary viewer. |
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