Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Spain was incredible. Past Review

By (Spanish, Political Science, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/22/2013 to 05/24/2013 with

Fordham University: Granada - Fordham in Granada

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was truly eye-opening to live abroad in Spain and see many cultural differences throughout Europe.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes at the CLM were generally not academically stimulating. Taking a class at the Facultad was a lot of work (reading) but definitely worth it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 euro

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food included
  • Great location
  • Group cohesion
* What could be improved?
  • Communication by leaders
  • Fordham advisors learning about study abroad
  • Financial aid not sending out part-time enrollment status to federal government for loan purposes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/a

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.