changed my life. I want to go back to teach after graduation Past Review

By (Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University) for

CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My eyes have opened up to the opportunites that the rest of the world can offer you.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

more class work than most programs

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were met. The program was fantastic, very organized and I never felt alone. They did a great job at helping you adapt to the cultre

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

great food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

trip to granada was great.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

safe but you still have to be careful

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

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living with the host family
* What could be improved?
  • less class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Dont say no to anything. Live with a host family and get to know them. My host family and I email and skype all the time. They took me in as if i was there own daughter