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Spain: beautiful place and language. Past Review

By (Microbiological Sciences and Immunology., New Mexico State University) for

Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Going to Spain was the funnest way to learn Spanish and definitely worthwhile. For me it is important as a Hispanic American to know where I've come, and learning Spanish not only is useful but an important aspect of my culture. One of the amazing things about learning Spanish abroad was learning not only about the Spanish culture but other cultures around the world.

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.

I preferred this the teaching method at the host university because there was more conversation overall and less by the book teaching.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I couldn't have asked for a better host family. They were very kind and patient with me especially when it came to attempting to communicate with them in Spanish my first month in Spain.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It helps to keep the exchange rate in mind.

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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would recommend researching about the history and culture beforehand, that way the places and sites that you see become that much more meaningful.