Past Review
By Daniela T (Financial Economics, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
The last 6 weeks have been amazing. They have changed my life and I now want to move to Spain with in the next 3-4 years and live there. It was an amazing time. Although many people had both positive and negative experiences, different cultures create different people which isn't bad. Overall, it was amazing!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
FORSPRO did great. I think the only thing they should change is informing future students about the weight of luggage when flying between European countries. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Collegio Mayor Mara in La Cuidad Universitario in Mardid, Spain <br /><br /> Everything was fine. |
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It was typical dorm food in Spain. |
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* 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: |
The doctor came almost everyday. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $500. The conversion rate will kill you. Make sure you are prepared to spend a lot. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | 1. Airport weight overages 2. Taxi rides when the metro stops 3. Food |
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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* 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? | This program was amazing, the people were amazing, EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! |
