Loved Spain Past Review
By Daniel G (Foreign Languages, Salem State College) for
University of Oviedo: Oviedo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad de Oviedo |
| 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. |
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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? |
I loved my situation. The family was excellent. The only complaint I would have is the cost for a host family. |
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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
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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? | That is all up to the kind of person there. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Only buy what you need, eat the food given by the family. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPN 480 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
The family I lived with, anyone on the street, a conversation partner I had. Yes I needed the language and no most people did not speak English |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it |
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