The best college experience i've had. Past Review
By A student (Accounting and Related Services., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 06/08/2012 to 06/19/2012 with
University of Texas - San Antonio: College of Business: Spain Immersion
I learned how to get around in different methods of transportation. I learned more business knowledge.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great program, learned a lot from the professor and from the people in Spain. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very interesting classes, lots of interaction and involvement. This is the best way to learn international business. Learned more about international trade and how it is good for every participating country. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start saving soon, and be careful who you buy souvenirs from. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
Other Program Information
* 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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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Now I know about the best tourist places. |