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Spain: Informative and Amazing! Past Review

By (Math Education, University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Climate Change Capstone in Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The overall study abroad experience was amazing! I had never been out of the country before, so I learned so much! Being immersed in the culture was the best thing for me to learn more Spanish and about the lifestyle. I definitely gained a lot from this experience, such as respect for their culture and an understanding that walking isn't a bad thing. I would love to go back again.

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.

We didn't spend any time with the host university, but I feel like I learned a lot through the presentations that were given to us by the university staff.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved the day where we went to Covadonga and Los Lagos! That was the best part of the trip, in my opinion!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? As a Spanish minor, I believe that helped me a lot when talking to waiters, locals, etc. I loved this trip, but did have a few problems with the professor at times. However, if you stay on his good side, you'll be fine!