A great semester abroad Past Review
By Angela A (Interactive Multimedia, The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 01/12/2015 to 04/29/2015 with
Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was my first time studying abroad and it really taught me how to adapt to a new country and culture and be open minded.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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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? | 20 euro or less each week |
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? | AP spanish high school and SPA103 in college |
| 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? | Talk to your host family. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. |
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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Living and studying abroad is such a big step in your life and academic career. You can't fully prepare yourself for it because everyday is a learning experience. You have to learn to go with the flow and be prepared for the ups and downs. In the end, it will be one of the greatest experiences you've ever had. |
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