"Valencia: Learning Outside of the Classroom" Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., 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?
Language, knowledge, and some of the best friends I have ever met.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The system was completely different and confusing. The staff at the university was very unhelpful and didn't see interested at all in the foreign exchange students.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

the night life in Valencia is amazing. There is always something to do and somewhere to go.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Valencia is an extremely safe city. i never felt in danger walking alone at night. The medical system is really bad though, so it is better to avoid the hospitals.

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? I do not think that it was fair to pay UT tuition for the program because it is free for all of the other students there but I still feel that it was worth it.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go and do not look back. Enjoy every second you are there, no matter how hard it is. Valencia has a lot to offer if you are willing to open your eyes and look for it.

Individual Course Reviews

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Semiotica de la Comunicacion

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Instruction Language: Spanish
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