Spain: A Whole New World! Past Review
By Nicole M (CJ/PSY, University of Houston - Downtown) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I learned that Communication is vital in all parts of the world whether you know the language or not.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Wonderful! Very helpful! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Communication was difficult. The excursions were great and I learned a lot! The food was definitely a shock. :) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
They did not try to communicate much at all. |
| * Food: |
Try everything. There is A LOT of bread and compared to some foods it's bland. Nevertheless it's good food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Fun! If you have the chance to go to Madrid for New Years...DO IT! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Know how to say basic things like tylenol, advil, etc when you go. Or just take some! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live 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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Get a form of communication and never go anywhere alone. |
