I'm better with Spanish thanks to Colegio Mara Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., 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. I learned another language.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Colegio Mara
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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was in relatively good area. The corner of Madrid. I felt safe. It was clean and the staff was hospitable. <br /><br />

* Food:

too much ham.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

loved it

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

good.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? the conversion rate is awful.

Language

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

Language acquisition improvement?

spanish

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Know Spanish, and know it well. Also, brush up on your French.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

History of Spain

Course Department:
Instructor: Professor Bremudes
Instruction Language: USF
Comments: Fantastic.
Credit Transfer Issues: