An unforgettable memory! Past Review
By A student (Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 12/27/2019 to 01/10/2020 with
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was definitely worthwhile! I gained new friends and learned new words as well as how to properly use them.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
Edu was beyond great and very helpful! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The family treated me as one of their very own! An unforgettable experience! |
| * Food: |
A little upset I could not find certain spices/condiments but it is okay. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I some aspects I was fine, in others there were moments I did not feel very welcome with the Spanish speakers. |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the two weeks I spent and it was the most magical time of the year in Granada as well. A beautiful city to see and explore with my classmates and Edu/professor! |
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) |
I knew how to budget myself and not over spend. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-150 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Limit eating out when there is food at home, helps learn about the food the people of the region enjoy. |
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? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I've taken the highest possible for my major, considering I am an advanced speaker. |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak with the family or at least try to, they are willing to help you learn new words. |
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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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That they would not have an spicy condiments! Showed my host family what I did find that was like home. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
