Awesome experience! Past Review
By Renee W (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Hawaii - Manoa) - abroad from 05/31/2014 to 06/28/2014 with
Travel & Education: Salamanca - University of Salamanca
I learned so much about the language, history, and culture and it was definitely worth while. Would do it again.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I highly recommend this program, it was such a fantastic experience and I encourage anyone who is interested in studying abroad to do this program. |
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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? |
I chose to live in the dorms which is great if you value privacy and freedom, but be prepared to buy a lot of your own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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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? | $25-75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your money wisely and prioritize what you want to spend your money on like souvenirs, activities, food, and/or traveling outside the program location. |
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? | Span 201 |
| 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? | Use the language any time you can - in class, ordering at restaurants, talking to friends, etc. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to budget and prioritize the amount of money I spend. |
