Espana 6 week program: an experiene Past Review
By Phyllis E (Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
my trip aboard had its ups and downs but overall it was an experince of growth.
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 dorms had no ac in the dead summer heat. it wasnt near i wish we were closer to things and didnt have to take trains everywhere. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed going out with the group the first two weeks the guided tours was a great oppourtunity but cost way to much. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i felt safe for the most part due to the not allowing visitor into the dorms. |
| 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? | $2000 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your money well from the beginning |
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? |
you need to speak the language to travel there |
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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