Delightful Past Review
By Henry S (Accounting and Related Services., Loras College) - abroad from 07/14/2012 to 08/26/2012 with
Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained many things from my study abroad program. One of the things that I gained was to open my mind for different experiences and I believe I became more mature. I thought it was worthwhile because I gained so many positive aspects
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad de Santiago de Compostela |
| 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 loved my experience in USC. The professors in USC were so attentive and willing to help students to have more comfortable time while we were learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program is great, but Spain does everything slower than other countries. If you need something urgent, you better have a patient. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in an apartment with two other roommates, but they were English native speaker. |
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Spanish cuisine is one of the best cuisine in my opinion. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was extremely easy to integrate to the local culture in Santiago. There are so many events going on every night, people are extremely friendly, and it is easy to meet the locals and the tourists in Santiago. Santiago's culture is definitely the best!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The program gave us the medical insurance in case of emergency, but never needed to use. |
| * Safety: |
Santiago is safest city I have ever been in Europe. |
| 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) |
Food in the grocery store is cheap. But, if you go out very often, money will be tight. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
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 |
The professors punished me if I didn't speak Spainish. Good punishment :) |
| 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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | yes |
| 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? | Language exchange and try to meet the locals when you go out. |
Other Program Information
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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? | To get more involved with the locals. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
