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By Candace Parker (Missouri State University) - abroad from 09/26/2016 to 12/21/2016 with
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was definitely worthwhile. i am so happy that i went to spain and got to learn another language and live with nice people and get to know them. I learned a lot about myself and who i want to be and who i am as well.
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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? |
I didn't have a roommate so that was not as fun but my host mom was amazing |
| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian and they were very accommodating to my diet preferences |
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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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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe all the time. Granada is a very safe city even at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was so convenient that everything was already planned and that I didn't have to do anything myself. Everyone was so nice and helpful and just fun to be around. |
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) |
Very easy considering all of my meals were paid for so I never had to worry about not having food or having to pay for it |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | depends on the week i guess but probably no more than 20 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | don't waste money on food when your host family cooks all your meals for you. You don't need that candy bar or smoothie after class. Save your money and take a weekend trip to Morocco or Barcelona. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPN 201 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to locals (even when they try to speak english), practice everyday. everyone sucks at first and don't be afraid to just say a few words to get yourself in the habit |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | you can't just go to another country that speaks a different language and expect to become fluent right away. It takes time and lots or work |
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 AdventurerThe 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. |
