How I Learned to Speak Spanish in Spain Past Review
By Kaitlyn O (Anthropology., Western Washington University) for
Colegio Maravillas: Benalmadena - Spanish Language Courses
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile and made me want to live abroad permanently.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
More emphasis on fluency than grammar. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Staff at Colegio Maravillas were very professional and great at their jobs. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
All the restaurants rock. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Tapas tours and movie nights. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I had no problems with safety. |
| 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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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
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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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