Study Abroad Madrid: Memories for Life Past Review
By Natalia L (Nursing., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was life changing. Opened my eyes to a lot of the differences between America and Europe
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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? |
The neighborhood was great, with lots of grocery and other stores nearby. The dorms were very nice also and the personal room was great. |
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I believe the accommodated to the best of their abilities. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Taking us to a flamenco dance performance and the park. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
They had a doctor available and overseas insurance was required by the program. |
| 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? | $50-$100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Limit yourself, shop around |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced the language with my classmates as well as locals. Most people didn't speak English fluently but had some sort of knowledge. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Students who actually want to learn about another culture and language, not just to party |
