Spain was very mind-opening Past Review
By Michael (Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/16/2018 to 07/06/2018 with
Boston University: Madrid - Madrid Internship
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I improved my Spanish, while meeting many new people and learning about a new culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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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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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? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | HISP 105 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Shopping and speaking with store clerks, without buying anything, is the most priceless way to pick up the language. |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The internships were not as serious as they were made out to be. The website shows that students have worked for large companies during their internship and when you commit to the program you are told that you will most likely work for a startup. I loved the people I worked with and loved the program, but they should really make that clearer when advertising the program. |
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