Inspirational uplifting experience! Past Review

By (Spanish (Hispanic Studies), The University of Texas at Austin) for

University of Texas at Austin: Santander, Spain: Language and Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES!! Santander was worthile for me. I would like to come back and visit again! :)

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: SPAIN & GENERATION OF 1898-SPN & HISTORY OF SPANISH ART-SPN

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Have and open mind to everything and everyone you meet and do not be afraid to try new things!