Atlantis Project - Albacete Past Review
By Ellie W (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill) - abroad from 06/06/2015 to 06/20/2015 with
Atlantis: Pre-med Fellowship Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This internship program was one of the best experiences I've had as a premed student. I didn't know what to expect going in but my two weeks in Albacete were unforgettable. I shadowed five different medical specialities all the while learning about the Spanish healthcare system and becoming more proficient in the language. I enjoyed teaching English to doctors while hearing about their lives and I made some connections that I would have never had the chance to otherwise. We also were able to explore our city and surrounding areas through the activities the Atlantis Project planned for us. I will never forget the surgeries, patient interactions, emergency room visits, psychiatry clinic, internal medicine floor, etc that I observed. I have recommended this program to many friends and would encourage anyone considering it as an option to apply!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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
There's always more to learn in the medical field and the Spanish language in general- The Atlantis Project provides a perfect setting for both! |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Keep groceries in your apartment so that you don't have to eat out for every meal! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 204 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Ask the doctors to speak to you in Spanish! |
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 did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Not to worry about not going with a friend! You'll meet so many cool people once you get there! |
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