The best college experience i've had. Past Review

By (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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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.

* 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)

* 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

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?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The tours
  • Company visits
  • The Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Maybe the flight accomodations...
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Now I know about the best tourist places.