Studying in Spain made endless memories, friends, and taught me their culture! Past Review
By Ashley L (Industrial And Systems Engineering, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Yes, I loved being in Spain and wish every day that I could go back. I don't know if I would like to take the classes again although they were helpful they were very long and didn't leave us much time to do anything in Madrid.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Mara University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teachers were very nice and understanding. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were knowledgeable about the country and they made me feel very comfortable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in the University of Mara and at Hotel Natali <br /><br /> It was very hot and we needed to buy a fan which didn't do much. |
| * Food: |
It was nice that there was a nonmeat dish but some of the meals were very repetitive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You only were able to really experience the country if you signed up for the tours which were a great deal of money for some and felt it wasn't fair. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We had to give our key to the desk before we left and then we had to show our school id to get back in. |
| 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? | At the hotel i spent about 8 euros a day and at the dorm i would spend maybe 3 euro since it was mostly already paid for except on sundays. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | No, I had good information from my school. |
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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* 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? | A student that is more out going to make quick friends and be able to travel with them. |
