Past Review

By Jamila F (Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for

Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Yes the experience was worth it, I made alot of friends and had alot of fun although the heat in the dorms was unbearable sometimes and the laundry situation was stressful and the classes were too long

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.	The workload was minimal but the classes were long and boring. They did not really provide a valuable learning experience but it was required for my minor.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	The rooms were nice but the dorm was too hot and there were not enough washing machines for 200 students
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
Language acquisition improvement?
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?