Self learning Journey Past Review
By Liliana Mayorga (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/17/2017 with
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
I leaned about myself as a person what it is that I really enjoy and a stronger sense of independence. I wouldn't change my experience at all.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The equipo is the best whatever problem I faced they were there for support . |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family they made me feel welcomed in both their home and lives. |
* Food: |
I missed my home food and taste but they were accommodating and there are some dishes that I will be taking back with me. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
You have to be careful no matter where you go. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I don't have any real major complaints about the program they coddled us but in good way not in a way where we weren't exposed to anything. |
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) |
I am used to living on a budget so I was able to adapt. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20-25 euros |
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 |
Nonstop encouragement/reminders to use Spanish |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Span 255 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
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? | Give yourself space from the people you already know and branch out more |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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! |