Madrid- life changing city Past Review
By Michelle P (Spanish Language Teacher Education., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I gained the ability to see the world from a different viewpoint and to be more accepting and open minded to cultures beside america.
Personal Information
| 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. |
Teachers were intelligent. I learned a lot |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt safe in my living arrangements. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
no a/c in dorms. but it was nice to have your own bathroom and room. |
| * Food: |
You were well fed. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish I had even more time to just explore the city . I went to valencia on a four day weekend they gave us off. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe in the dorm. |
| 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? | 300 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take much more money than you think you need. The exchange rate really hurts the american traveler in europe |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I used the target language everyday |
| 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? | Get ready for the best experience of your life. |
