Super good time! August 02, 2023

By (International Relations, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/28/2023 to 06/03/2023 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile. I learned a lot

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Being in a public university was a great experience but the education itself was very poor

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Felt disorganized

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very nice place, but Interasmundo exploits students.

* Food:

Spanish food is nothing to write home about

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Super nice poeple! I had an awesoem time

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My friend broke his leg and it was a nightmare.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The area was awesome! Spain is gorgeous. Cordoba is brilliant. The people I met.

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? 75$-100$ ... excluding travel

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Part of the deal

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? 300 level
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? Live with other studetnts who speak the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cordoba
* What could be improved?
  • The education
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That getting outside would be very hard

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Islam

Course Department: Religion
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Was a great Course.
Credit Transfer Issues: We will see