Learning the Language without going to Clubs Past Review

By Anastasia D (Tourism and Travel Services Management., Hamline University) for

CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I chose this one because of the homestay option. I don't like to go partying and this way I would be able to use the language and hear it all the time without placing myself in an uncomfortable location.

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.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:	There was a lot of olive oil in the food and that made me sick. They also didn't understand that I didn't like ham so they continued to feed it to me.
* 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?	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

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
Language acquisition improvement?
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Host Family
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Host Family

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Spain and the EU
Course Department:
Instructor:	Rafael Valero
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Gave a basic intro to the EU and how Spain acts within it.
Credit Transfer Issues: