Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Revolutionary Experience Past Review

By (High School) - abroad from 06/28/2013 to 07/30/2013 with

Oxbridge Academic Programs: Salamanca - Oxbridge in Salamanca

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was completely changed for the better. This program enhanced my language skills entirely but also taught me to make my own opportunities and take advantage of everything you are provided with. So worth it.

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.

Really engaging classes. My teachers were super knowledgable, supportive, and experienced. I learned a lot and enjoyed attending.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We had the perfect amount of freedom. We were able to explore and walk around freely every day and I made relationships with locals and developed a close connection to the people and the city.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

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

I was completely inspired by this program. It revolutionized the way I listened to and spoke Spanish. Not only did I achieve milestones during the program, but I was also motivated to keep studying afterwards.

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 2 (High School)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL CITY
  • Awesome teachers
  • The opportunity to learn an OUTRAGEOUS amount of Spanish:)
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities to see outside the city.
  • N/A
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make your own opportunities. Be as ambitious as you can. Be a sponge!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!