I loved Spain, but alot did go wrong Past Review
By Kristina K (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., New Mexico State University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved Spain, and that made everything worth it! But alot did go wrong and I think if I could go back I would have looked into it a little more.
Personal Information
| 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. |
It was just OK. I loved my teacher but for as much money as I paid it could have actually been a school with working computers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Bridgeabroad was horrible, I will never go through them again! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
HORRIBLE! had to stay in a hotel in Barcelona. When we got to Marbella our apartment was nice. |
| * Food: |
LOVE THE FOOD! |
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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: |
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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? |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do not go through Bridgeabroad. |
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