Viva ESPANA Past Review
By Victoria P (Spanish Language and Literature., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to understand other peoples viewpoints on americans, I enjoyed their Futbol (Soccer) cultures, and they do thing differently so try to get into their way of living. academically my interest is to teach english as a second language so i can work in spain, that was a great move for me.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | SUNY Cortland |
| 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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
back stuff in your room. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the 2010 world cup celebration it was amazing to see the national team of SPAIN. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i fell sick and someone went with me and helped. |
| 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? | 350 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be careful don't bring to much with you because you will need room in your traveling bags for more stuff if you are like me. |
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? |
local people everyday interactions with the people in the Mara. yet most of the student really only spoke english to you. |
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? | all who are wanting to travel this trip was great it gives you learning time and fun time, just use your time and money wisely |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
History of Spain |
| Course Department: | A4470 |
| Instructor: | Pros. Bermudes |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | It was a great history course and for people who love history like i do you will enjoy it |
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short stories |
| Course Department: | M4931 |
| Instructor: | pros. Bermudes |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | it was a morning class that was basically reading short stories and we wrote papers about what we talked about. |
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