Past Review
By Wes G (Spanish and English, The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid
It certainly was. I know I want to cross borders in my career. I've met some people who have changed me completely. It was a great experience.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad Complutense |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, I've received a much better literary education in Spain that I would have in Austin. I've enjoyed my classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was "friendly" (they knew how to please Americans who expect perky smiles, etc.) They made a tremendous effort to accomodate students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was THE BEST. I lived with an older lady, who treated me like royalty. <br /><br /> I LOVED it. I definitely have been blessed. |
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She knew how to cook. That's all I can really say. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Altogether things were fine. It seemed to be common sense. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Perhaps offer the students all meals at homestay |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Immerse American students much more. Force them to be separated from other Americans. Period. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Keep your eyes open and prepare to be pleastly shocked. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Contemporary Latin-American and Spanish Female Authors |
| Course Department: | SPN 352 |
| Instructor: | David Becerra Mayor |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | Interesting |
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