Spain: The Cultural Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Katie P (Adolescent English Education, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was worthwhile. I gained knowledge about a different culture, became more open minded, and improved my Spanish speaking skills.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Colegio Mayor Mara |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
It was easy to get in touch through email. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I liked the housing but we spoke English because we were around other English speaking students. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found many social and cultural differences between Spain and the United States and I loved experiencing everything. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in all aspects. |
| 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? | $2,000 but I also did a lot of shopping for family/friends/myself. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Extra money that you had to spend on the tours that you already paid for through FORPSRO. |
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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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My language skills improved more by speaking with locals than studying in class. |
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? | Be open minded. |
