The more I saw, the more I realized I haven't seen. Past Review
By Pejmon A (3.831, Texas Tech) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
www.PejmonAbroad.blogspot.com If you're curious, that should answer all your questions.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved the directors!!!! They were the most amazing people ever. Every single person in my program would agree with me. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | I spent about $150/ week if I wasn't traveling. $300/ week if I was. This included all costs. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up 1.5 times what you think you need. |
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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Do everything you can, indulge in the culture, and stay away from your comfort zone. Learn the different world and try to stay away from American tendencies, however easy they may be. |
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