Spanish culture is very different than Mexican culture Past Review
By chanz r (Agricultural Biology, New Mexico State University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | PEII |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had an amazing experience in Spain. It was cheap, educational, fun and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would suggest taking advantage of their communication exchange program and getting to know the locals. A host family is hard to get used to, because the Spaniards are culturally cold and rude as opposed to the Mexican culture we are used to in New Mexico with warm and inviting people. Be very careful of your belongings! Spain has one of the worst tendencies for theft and it happened to me while I was over there. |
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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 host family I had was not at all what I was expecting. They were treated me like I was only there to pay for their next vacation. The Mom had children my age and they never offered to take me out or introduce me to any of their friends or accquaintences. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Immersion is the best option and you'll learn so much. |
