Best Life Experience! Past Review
By Ana V (Urban Studies/Affairs., The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Valencia: Valencia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learn about things I didn't even know existed. It was the most rewarding experience I have ever had.
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. |
Spain has a lighter work load, and less tests, but they each have significant weight on the final grade. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There was limited orientation on Spanish procedures to register and follow on academic requirements. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
plenti of food selection available |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Cultural festivities: Fallas, San Juan, Pamplonada, Tomatina; all great ways to understand and experience the Spanish Culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe at all times, specially around the university area. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | Paying a realtor agency was very costly. Housing can be found without an agency which charges a one month fee in addition to the security deposit. |
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? |
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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 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Any student would benefit from it, that is the interesting part of an exchange, meeting all kinds of people. |
