I love Salamanca! Past Review
By Harriet M (Communication and Media Studies., Texas Christian University) for
Texas Christian University (TCU): Salamanca - Language & Culture in Salamanca
Absolutely, such a great experience. I learned so much and improved my spanish a lot.
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. |
Mester was the perfect school for our study abroad experience. Great teachers and very involved staff! |
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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? |
Such a great host family in a wonderful location not too far from the school. |
| * Food: |
Amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trip to Andalucia, bull fight. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I was never concerned with my safety while in Salamanca, it felt very secure and safe. |
| 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? |
Teachers, fellow TCU students, fellow Mester students, host family, people around Salamanca. Yes- we used spanish everyday in many different interactions. |
| 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? | Do it, everyone would love it--it's great! |
