Spain: Tapas, Travels, and Trinkets Past Review
By Christina M (Speech Pathology, Marywood University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
No class while abroad- just a trip |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A lot of free roaming time was given for us to go on our own little adventures but maybe next time we should have suggestions of little day trips on our own in those spare times so it is not just for shopping basically. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Both hotels were located in the heart of both cities Madrid and Valencia which really helped us become emerged into the life of the people there. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I brought 500 euros for spending money and still had 50 euros left on the last night there. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just remember that what you buy is coming home with you. So do not buy anything you cannot bring in your luggage, or that won't fit. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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? | Just go with it! Its a great experience if you keep yourself open minded. |
