the city of language and the lucky frog Past Review
By A student (Biomedical Science, Texas A&M - Kingsville) - abroad from 06/02/2014 to 06/13/2014 with
Travel & Education: Salamanca - University of Salamanca
When we step out of our comfort zone we become closer to the most wonderful people.
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. |
The professors are excited to teach and so the material even though it may be difficult you are able to learn it with more ease than in a classroom back home. |
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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? |
Living with a host family is one of the most rewarding experiences i have had while studying abroad because you are able to use what you are learning everyday. |
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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: |
Although it is not very common bad things will happen always stay in pairs and for females it is wise not to carry a purse or things of value. If you do find yourself in trouble go into a business people are more than willing to help. |
| 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? | $75-$100 most went to items to bring back. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | the first couple of days you are there look around and see what you actually will use or want so you do not spend your money all in the first day also set about $50 aside for emergency use. |
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? | Beginner |
| 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? | Spanish 3 in high school |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | practice talking to your friends everyday in the language you are learning. |
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? |
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? | Try to be as close to your host family sometimes you are the only children they have and they opened their home to you. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
