Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for

Penn State Altoona: Guanajuato - Escuela Mexicana

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, It was an amazing program. I made a lot of friends and improved my spanish so much.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months
The term and year this program took place: Summer 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? None, most of what I spent was on gifts and souvenirs. I was never hungry at night because my house mother gave me so much food, but I spent a lot of my money on bottled water and snacks.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Span 253W
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family