USAC in Alicante helped open my eyes for the better Past Review
By Alex L (Comm, University of Toledo) for
USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies
It was most definitely worthwhile! Like I mentioned before I will never forget my time spent on the Mediterranean. It has also been great conversation in job interviews. Words cant describe it.
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. |
Unbelievable! My teacher, Ms. Veronica Gomez, was incredible! She really took her time to make sure we were actually learning. She was personable and went at a very good pace. She made sure the whole class understood what was being taught and also did a great job of teaching us Spanish culture. I also have to mention Mr Luis Fernandez. Luis was incredible. He truly cared about each students experience. Often times, after long study sessions, I would see Luis on the streets with his family and he was so interested in how we were doing. He also did not speak English to us to help better our Spanish skills. He is a passionate leader and a model citizen. I will never forget his hard work and generosity. Overall it was a fantastic experience. I was able to learn a lot and have a little fun too. I bring up my Alicante experience at least once a day. It has also been a hot topic during interviews. Companies are interested in the trip and learning experience. I will never forget Alicante or the people there. I will never forget my wonderful and loving host mother or her family. It was one of the happiest times of my young adult life. Id do it again in a heartbeat. I just want to thank Luis Fernandez and the rest of the USAC team for there great efforts in establishing a great memory in my life! |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
(please see 'acedemics overall' comments.) |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Unbelievable!! I was located downtown. In my case, it wasnt where I was it was who I was with. I became very close to my host mother Lola. I almost liked her more than my own mom. She was so caring and really did a unbelievable job of making me feel at home and comfortable. I never in a million years would have expected it to work out so wonderfully. I miss her and think of her and her family everyday. |
| * Food: |
Not once did I ever not like something. I absolutely loved it!!! |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The town knew how to party. Although I was focused on my academic responsibilities I still managed to go out and socialize. I thoroughly enjoyed it |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
Never once felt unsafe. |
| 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) |
|
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
|
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pick Alicante if you like perfect weather and wonderfull beaches and a great University |
