Morocco and Andalucia: Connected by history Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Berea College) for

KIIS: Traveling - Experience Spain & Morocco (Summer)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The traveling I did before classes started taught me that I can travel anywhere.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

They were fairly close to class in Meknes and in Cordoba we had class in the same building we stayed in.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The visit to the Alhambra in Granada was great.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It's not a good idea to walk around Meknes very late at night.

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? $35 per week. Don't get hustled in Morocco. Buy everything from the super market in Spain and go by the price per kilo to make sure you are getting the best deal.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't equate the euro with the dollar. It is a bad habit and will leave you very disappointed when you look at how much you actually spent.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Math 437

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Try everything (almost everything).