ISA Valencia was so much more than I could have expected! Great academic experience, great friends! Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., Texas Christian University) for

ISA Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes I will be returning to Spain on vacation with some friends and meeting old ones while I am there!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a change from what I was used to in the states but overall I felt challenged both in and out of the classroom.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Adela was great I can see why she continues to have students stay with her she was amazing and a great host!

* Food:

I love spicy food and that was lacking a bit, it was part of adapting to a new country. Enjoyed it very much.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you are not happy with something say something, its up to you what kind of experience you have while abroad. Make it worth it, you will regret it if you don't! I loved my time and will be going back this Aug to visit old friends.