Salamanca, Spain: A learning opportunity. Past Review
By Krista M (Spanish Language and Literature., Illinois State University) for
University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I have learned a lot about the many differences between American/South American Spanish, and the Spanish of Castilla. The differences between both have increased my knowledge that I will eventually relay to my students as a Spanish teacher.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teaching methods and educational system used is very different to that of the U.S. There aren't many visual aids or didactic materials. |
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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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* 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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| * Safety: |
Salamanca is an extremely safe city. It is safer than any city I've lived in in the U.S. People are able to walk in the city center alone after midnight without being bothered. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can save money by eating at home as much as possible. |
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? | Masters level language |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I interacted in Spanish throughout the majority of my stay. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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