Summer Study at UniverSpain Past Review
By Boone K (Spanish/ English, Frostburg State University) for
University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned alot about people outside of America. While living with different people from different countries, I was able to get wellrounded experience.
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
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my housing. I got the chance to meet several students from different countries. |
| * Food: |
Since I am a very picky eater, I was fortunate that my host family provided meals that I actually liked. She encouraged me to try different foods including Spanish Tortillas and different soups. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed the nightlife in Salamanca. Their lifestyle is completely different than in America. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
All of my health needs were taking care of. There was never a moment when I felt unsafe. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Program was completely Spanish. I practice with every interaction I had in Spain. No one spoke English. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* 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? | UniverSpain is the most supportive program I witnessed while in Salamanca. The classes are fun and the teachers are personable. |
