Adopting the mallorcan way of life Past Review
By Laura M (Environmental Studies., Villanova University) for
CIEE: Palma de Mallorca - Liberal Arts
I plan to return once I have graduated to teach English. I want to live across seas following my graduation and further expand on my cultural education.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | La universidad de las illes baleares |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The work load at times seemed more than substantial, but the classes were extremely interactive and the coursework stimulating. The classes were small and personal, and they featured class trips and interactive programs to reinforce the lessons. The expectations for participation, language abilities, and academic dedication were very high, but the staff was supportive and encouraging. I loved all of my classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program surpassed my expectations in nearly every way. The small group at first seemed limiting, but we were forced to become much closer because of the small size. I cannot praise the program leaders enough |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
My host family accompanied every food need or preference. They were wonderful |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We hiked from soller to. Deia and stayed overnight in a refugee |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It felt safe. I'm not so sure how safe it was in actuality, but I was comfortable walking the city at night |
| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
We took a vow to only speak in the local language |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. The student would need to be a little more independent, because the program consisted of only six students and an island can seem limiting. But it was the best three months of my life, and if a student wants to enjoy their three months abroad but actually emerge themselves, is is the ideal program |
