Amazing Past Review
By A student (Spanish Language, Literature, Loras College) - abroad from 01/27/2015 to 05/13/2015 with
Loras College: Cuernavaca - Intensive Spanish
I learned many things, including being able to look at the world through a different point of view.
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 |
The on-site administration did a fantastic job of organizing events and keeping us informed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very satisfied with my housing and host family. |
| * Food: |
Amazing. |
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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? |
The healthcare in Spain was easily accessible and made very easy to access with the insurance provided through the university. |
| * Safety: |
Santiago de Compostela and the surrounding region was extraordinarily safe. I experienced no safety related experiences and had no moments when I did not feel safe. |
| 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 was able to spend very little. In the range of 20 - 30 dollars per week. |
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 |
All of the staff was adamant about speaking Spanish, but would answer questions in English if we were having trouble understanding and had asked them to. |
| 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? | Spanish - 270 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Do your best to limit interaction with the English language. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I believe we were adequately prepared for what to expect. |
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. |
