Unforgettable Learning Experience Past Review
By Haley Yates (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 05/04/2017 to 05/17/2017 with
SUU: Psychology in Spain
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about the culture and way of life in Spain that you can't learn from a textbook or the internet. I gained a new perspective on life outside of my own small hometown. I came to appreciate my own beliefs and personal values more. It was a great experience to learn about psychology while in a different country.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The intensity and rigor wasn't bad, but you learn so much. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
We traveled with professors from our school, who taught us the material. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in apartments when we were in cities for longer periods of time and hotels when we were in cities for only a day or two. |
| * Food: |
Amazing! Cafe's and restaurants lined the streets and everywhere we ate was delicious. |
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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: |
Overall pretty safe. Watch your pockets and purses, though. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would love to travel with this group of students and professors again. Learning about psychology and comparing the Spanish culture with U.S. was awesome as well. |
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) |
We weren't in country for very long, but it wasn't very expensive and I easily stayed on budget. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Leave room in your budget for souvenirs. |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | High School spanish |
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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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* 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? | 0 |
A Look Back
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