Go to Spain. You'll love it. Past Review
By Teresa G (English/Spanish, Trinity University) for
API (Academic Programs International): Madrid - Universidad Nebrija
Absolutely. I was sad it had to end. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I developed my Spanish skills infinitely and made some friends for life, both American and Spanish. Because of this I am a more confident and independent person than I was when I left. I hope to live there someday, at least for a little while.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Quique and Maria were excellent. I couldn't ask for better program directors. I will really miss them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with my uncle while in Madrid. <br /><br /> |
| * Food: |
they eat a lot of ham and seafood in spain. so be ready. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Rome was my favorite trip included in the program. Two days is not enough. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | Cell phone saldo is expensive and goes quickly! Limit your use to only what is necessary so you dont get stuck without saldo in a situation where you really need it! Also, wait for rebajas to go shopping. they're wonderful. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
meet spanish people and make yourself practice |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! You'll have all the support, guidance, and independence you like depending on the experience you're looking for. Ultimately though, your experience will be what you make of it, regardless of the program you choose. |
