Spanish Language and Culture through FORSPRO Past Review
By Nathan S (HISTORY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was certainly worthwhile. I gained perspective and memories, both of which will remain with me.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The rooms were small and hot but overall they were OK. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met a lot of good people on the program; good experiences anywhere are always best when shared with others. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | Maybe 60 euros, depending on what was going on. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Tip less than you would in the US- like a few euros for a 15-20 euro meal. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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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