It was amazing but it can be improved! Past Review
By A student (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 01/09/2016 to 05/22/2016 with
University of Northern Iowa: Oviedo - Study Abroad at Universidad de Oviedo / LCDLL
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am now nearly fluent in Spanish and I saw an incredible amount of Europe!
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. |
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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? |
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* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would choose the same programs and go about everything differently, as well as try to make improvements such as better coordinating, better preparedness, and more immersive schooling. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Not very much! My host mother made breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend everything your first weeks there - make it last the whole time even though you might get excited to buy all the things right away. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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? | Advanced |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | A level 3 course. |
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? | Speak with your host family and find people to speak with who want to practice their English in the country. You speak Spanish to them, and they speak English to you, and you both get better! |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* 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? |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I would have known that people dress the same there (just about) as they dress here. I was told before going that they were much fancier and wore business casual everywhere so I could have brought more comfortable clothing. I also wish I would have known that it is rarely warm and it constantly rains in Oviedo. I could have been more prepared with my wardrobe in that aspect as well. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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