Spain: Living the European Lifestyle Past Review
By Alice P (Math, Spanish, Presbyterian College) for
Pablo de Olavide University: Seville - Multidisciplinary Studies Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Extremely worthwhile. Now I really want to return and travel more. I am now considering teaching English in Spain for a year after I graduate.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Estepa and Osuna was a lot of fun. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The cost of transportion to and from school and cell phone minutes. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | Spanish Literature (300+) |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I could practice Spanish with my host family and in stores. Everyone in my classes spoke English. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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Individual Course Reviews
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Spanish Civilization and Culture |
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| Instructor: | Enrique Moreno |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I loved this course. It was really interesting to learn about the culture of Spain while living there. |
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