Spanish Sangria, Madrid Metro, Tasty Tortilla and Purple Purgatory Past Review
By A student (Spanish, Berea College) - abroad from 01/20/2015 to 04/24/2015 with
KIIS: Sevogia - Experience Segovia Spring Semester Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My Spanish language skills improved dramatically. Being immersed in the culture forced me to learn the language, which was hard but rewarding. You also learn so much about yourself when you are in a foreign setting, one that is not comfortable to you. Studying in Segovia was so worthwhile. The city is beautiful, the travel was extensive and the food was delicious. I'm ready to go back!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Food- $20/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan travel as far in advance as possible. It will save you money! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 330 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Practice speaking amongst yourselves, Americans, in the language. Also, many times when the locals find out that you speak English, they will speak to you in English. You have to make it a point to tell them you are studying Spanish and respond in Spanish even if they continue speaking English. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That we would not be studying with local Spanish students. The history behind many of the places we visited. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
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