Great location, great accommodations in a Residencia Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I think that the Spanish system of grading didn't adequately reflect my learning/performance, nor was it conducive to me learning the most. I found it very difficult to get an A by the Spanish grading system, yet very, very easy to get a B and so I didn't feel the need to push myself. Also, I felt that the lessons/lectures were much more dumbed down than in the US.

On-site administration of your program

The program directors were easily accessible and very easy to talk about. I could tell that they genuinely wanted to help the students.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a residencia. I had a room/bathroom to myself, but I shared a kitchen with a Spanish student. The residencia was a mixture of international, Spanish and American students. Because of this, it wasn't essential to know Spanish. <br /><br /> Great location, great accomodations.

I could make whatever I wanted.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great night life.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Pick pocketing was the only issue.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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