Best decision of my life:spain Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., 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 gained life stories and experience that i will never forget and loved.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

the workload was acceptable for the legnth of the course and nothing was overwhelming.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

every one was easily accesable and helpful and things remained quite orderly for the amount of people in the program.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the rooms were insanely hot.

* Food:

the food was good to me. Alot of new things and cuastoms discovered on how and when spaniards eat.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

the partying and sites and hangouts and restaurants were awsome!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

health wasnt a big issue because when people were sick a doctor would come and i was very safe because the rules of the college were quite strict.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 550 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? you cant really be cheap if you really want to have a good time.

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? all students would benefit with this program