Best experience of my life Past Review

By Savannah S (Psychology, Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 01/06/2015 to 05/22/2015 with

Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned so much about the culture, the people, and the world in general. It broadened my view of the world and made me appreciate different cultures and the uniqueness we all have.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
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)	Easy if you eat at your host home
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	Around $50 but if I went shopping about $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Take advantage of eating at your host home because you already paid for it. Limit eating out and use it on traveling or exploring

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language? 0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	I had taken two semesters
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Try to speak spanish to your american friends

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Host Family
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans Host Family
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	The size of the group Our program directors
* What could be improved?	More creative trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	How quickly it goes by

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Avid Adventurer The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Culture of Spain
Course Department:
Instructor:	Maria Jose
Instruction Language:
Comments:	Absolutely loved the teacher and learned so much
Credit Transfer Issues: