Good TImes in Madrid Past Review
By Sara L (Couple and Family Therapy, Abroad101 University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely became more proficient in Spanish and was able to learn about and be immersed in a different culture, which allowed me to better understand what I was learning in my studied while on study abroad.
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
Yes
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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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced Spanish with my host family and also with locals. I needed to use Spanish on a daily basis, but most people spoke English. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Keep your bag close to you if you choose to visit Parque del Retiro |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Spanish Culture |
| Course Department: | SPCUL 2B |
| Instructor: | Senora Gonzales |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | Informative and was cool to learn aspects of the culture and then actually be able to go out and experience them first-hand. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Yes, my credits transferred as the study abroad program is offered by my institution. |
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