An experience of a lifetime Past Review
By A student (Economics, Claremont McKenna College) - abroad from 08/28/2015 to 12/19/2015 with
IES Abroad: Salamanca - Advanced Spanish Immersion
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The IES Salamanca program provided me with experiences of a lifetime. The staff is supportive and understanding, and added so much to my semester abroad. In terms of classes, the required language intensive courses are well-planned and helped me both improve my grammar and increase my confidence with the language. Upon arrival, you are required to take a language placement test, and will be put into one of three levels. Each of the classes is catered towards the level you are placed in, and the small class size is ideal for touching up on grammar concepts. Although a homestay is not required, I highly recommend it if given the opportunity. It is a chance to fully integrate with locals, eat traditional foods, and come back everyday to a loving family. My homestay experience surpassed by expectations. Overall, I highly recommend spending the semester in Salamanca. The college town atmosphere is extremely welcoming, the architecture is beautiful, and the city is full of history. You won’t regret it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | specifics on classes/academics, specifically with local universities |
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