Spain: A New Perspective Past Review
By Selenia C (Spanish Language and Literature., Wellesley College) for
PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! I learned how to relax and slow down.
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 program was nearly flawlessly coordinated. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
everything was fried |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Carnaval. Please go!! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Healthcare is different, but very accessible. Have a translator with you. |
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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150/week |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Food is expensive |
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? | Advanced Grammar and Communication |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced Spanish every day. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Works best for someone willing to slow down and take life one day at a time. |
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