Best experience I had throughout my college career. Past Review
By A student (University of Nevada - Reno) - abroad from 08/30/2008 to 12/19/2012 with
USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies
Independence, how to budget, the language, cultural, travel, the list is endless!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad de Alicante |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All the courses and professors were wonderful! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the USAC Alicante staff were amazing. It was like having a family away from home! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Big, spacious, GREAT location, clean, nice landlord. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Having an intercambio was one of the best decisions I made. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | Before you leave, sit down and make a budget for each week so you make sure you spread out your funds through the whole time you're abroad. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 202 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Get an intercambio and meet some locals! |
Other Program Information
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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? | I felt very prepared. |
