very happy and travel a lot Past Review

By (VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 01/19/2012 to 05/19/2012 with

API (Academic Programs International): Bilbao - Universidad del Pais Vasco

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
learned about the culture

Review Photos

API (Academic Programs International): Studio Arts in Bilbao, Spain Photo API (Academic Programs International): Studio Arts in Bilbao, Spain Photo API (Academic Programs International): Studio Arts in Bilbao, Spain Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

they were really helpful especially selecting my classes

* 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? No

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
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150 e
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? eat at home

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? upper division
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? talk to family a lot

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • respond email very quickly
  • additional travel
  • supportative
* What could be improved?
  • more clear about courses to take
  • primary connection with home university
  • advisors could help you more about the courses you are going to take
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that my classes where not appropiate for my curriculum