University of Valencia professors were amazing Past Review
By Suzanne H (Early Childhood Education, Georgia College & State University) for
Georgia College and State University: Valencia - University of Valencia
I loved this trip!! I thought it was the perfect amount of time spent abroad. I also thought all day trips and weekend trips were amazing! I loved the living situation and the classes. Our professior did an amazing job with this trip!!!
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had and absolute wonderful time on this trip!! Being able to live in college dorms really helped me with using my spanish language with roommates. I also really enjoyed the classes taught by the Valencia professors!! They were amazing!! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved living at the dorms! I made spanish native friends which was one of my favorite parts of the trip! <br /><br /> Perfect! |
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The dorm food was just okay. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Wonderful! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We didn't experience any major health issues but minor ones were addressed appropriately . |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Approximtately $1,000 overall for the whole trip (month). |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure to limit yourself before going over their. Make sure to daily record your spendings to keep up with your budget. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I believe that my language skills definately improved!! I began to gain more confidence in speaking. |
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