"Valencia: Learning Outside of the Classroom" Past Review
By Kathryn H (Communication and Media Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Valencia: Valencia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Language, knowledge, and some of the best friends I have ever met.
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
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The system was completely different and confusing. The staff at the university was very unhelpful and didn't see interested at all in the foreign exchange students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the night life in Valencia is amazing. There is always something to do and somewhere to go. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Valencia is an extremely safe city. i never felt in danger walking alone at night. The medical system is really bad though, so it is better to avoid the hospitals. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I do not think that it was fair to pay UT tuition for the program because it is free for all of the other students there but I still feel that it was worth it. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go and do not look back. Enjoy every second you are there, no matter how hard it is. Valencia has a lot to offer if you are willing to open your eyes and look for it. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Semiotica de la Comunicacion |
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| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
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