Spain! The Experience of a Lifetime! Past Review

By (Industrial Engineering., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for

University of Kentucky: Pamplona - Engineering: Renewable Energy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It showed me a totally different way of life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administrator was absolutely amazing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

There was not much variety in the foods. Portions in SPain weren't very big either.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was totally amazing. I experience the San Fermin festival to its fullest.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

People in Spain will pick-pocket you but that's about all you have to watch out for.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? somewhere around $200 per week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be ready to spend a lot of money! Spain is somewhat expensive.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just Do It!