Alicante: I really wish I didn't have to leave! Past Review
By Margaret B (Service Systems Engineering, Michigan Technological University) for
USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies
I gained a greater understanding of the world, the Spanish language and culture and myself. I really wanted to double major in Spanish after this, but my school doesn't offer it so I will be doing some independent learning.
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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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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great all around, I had a fantastic time and if I had the money I would never leave. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Also great, our landlady is awesome and I always felt safe in the appt. |
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I love food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the hiking and the trips to the other parts of Spain, I only missed one and only then because I missed the bus. :( |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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I could practice with my instructors and everyday people, not many people here spoke English to me. |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's really important to put yourself out there; meet new people, go to new places and try new things. I regret nothing, even the unpleasant experiences. |
