Past Review
By Nick G (Spanish Language Teacher Education., Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for
Malaca Instituto: Malaga - Spanish Courses, multiple levels
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I realized how much I love Spain and the spanish lifestyle.
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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. |
The teachers were strict and we learned a lot, but they also pushed us to travel and experience the study abroad to the fullest. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was ocean front and the mom was extremely nice and helpful. |
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Our host mom's cooking wasn't excellent, but she made it when we wanted it. |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Medieval Spanish literature 410 |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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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? | You really see the world in a different way. Spain is the most culturally inviting country and has so much to offer. |
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