Espana!! Volvere muy pronto Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., 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 love everything about Spain and will be returning hopefully soon. I only wish the program allowed for more travel and free time and not so much in classroom work.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

in a college town, dorm setting with other american students-satisfactory

* Food:

enjoyed the food, interesting to try new things

* 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? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cost of living is more expensive, food and such is more then expected

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Spanish Art

Course Department: M2050
Instructor:
Instruction Language: english
Comments: enjoyable, excellent that we could visit the museums
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

The Poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca

Course Department: C4930
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: very interesting and enjoyable, excellent teacher
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

History of Spain

Course Department: A4470
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: