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By (Spanish, Grove City College) - abroad from 09/23/2013 to 12/20/2013 with

ISA Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much in my time abroad. From a sense of flexibility to the ability to think on my feet, I benefited in so many ways from studying abroad in Malaga. The classes I took were relevant and interesting, and really contributed to my overall experience. It was absolutely, one hundred percent worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was incredible. I loved all of the onsite staff!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Best host family ever.

* Food:

I love the local 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? Depended on the week , but more than I should

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
  • The ISA staff - they were absolutely phenomenal.
* What could be improved?
  • It would be nice to have classes with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known a little bit more about local culture. But, I picked things up pretty quickly, and the ISA team does a great job preparing their students for their time abroad.

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.