Best adventure of my life! Past Review
By A student (International Economics And Finance, Austin College) - abroad from 09/01/2012 to 12/01/2012 with
University of Alicante: Alicante - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned to be confident in myself and know that I can get through anything.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site staff was horrible. Dealing with them was the worst part of my trip. They said they would always be there to help you however, every time i need help or assistance they were never available. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host mom however my program directors did not and were always trying to question me about her so that they could kick her out. She was young,24, but that made my experience 100%. She taught me the current/ young adult ways that the Spaniards live. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health problems while there. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | depends on if I traveled fro the week or not but overall I would say it was about $100 per 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? | Span 202 |
| 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 the locals!!! They teach you the less formal more typical way to say things! |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | how horrible my Spanish actually was |
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. |
