Córdoba and Beyond Past Review
By Laura E (Spanish Language and Literature., Wellesley College) for
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
The experience was worthwhile, it allowed me to form new connections and discover new things about myself.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was very manageable and the teaching method was mostly lecture based. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very accessible and helpful. One thing they could improve on would be providing information further in advance. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
My vegetarian dietary restrictions were accommodated very well. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The side trips to Sevilla and Granada were a lot of fun. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
The city was mostly safe as long as students used common sense safety measures. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Prepare for more spending on things like coffee and hanging out, since it's not easy to find other good meeting places. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300-level |
Language acquisition improvement? |
Practicing the host country language with everyone was very useful. |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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