My happiest semester! Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/18/2017 with
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
- I learned to interact with other cultures. - Became more independent and open - Learned so much and tried new things I would not change anything.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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For the most part I think administration work really well together. Sometimes I just wished there was more communication between the administration and professors + host families. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied my host family was very accommodating and taught me a lot. |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program offer cultural classes: cooking, seviilanas and flamenco (dancing), guitar, theatre, and even horse backing riding! We also the opportunity to have conversation partners. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Overall Cordoba is really safe, however some guys have been catcalled and I have been followed home a few times. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program had so many benefits: the cultural classes, wonderful host families, hardworking administration, and a motivated group of students. |
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) |
Our housing and food were already taken care of so I did need to budget. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I went out to eat frequently. I would estimate 10 euros each week. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to only spend money on experiences. Those will be more memorable. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I obtained my own phone plan to feel safer when walking home alone and to be able to use the data if I get lost. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |