Spain: Worth the Trip Past Review
By Derek L (Spanish Language and Literature., University of Florida) for
ISA Study Abroad in Santander, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely increased in fluency in the language and learned a great deal of history and culture. I chose to minor in Spanish due to this amazing experience.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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The bulk of my education came not from my classes but from the cultural immersion. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was able to speak English only in certain situations with peers. The majority of the trip, I spoke Spanish with my host family and my teachers. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Any student who is willing to learn more about Spanish culture and language should try this or any other language immersion trip in Spain. |
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