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Alicante: I really wish I didn't have to leave! Past Review

By (Service Systems Engineering, Michigan Technological University) for

USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies

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

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Also great, our landlady is awesome and I always felt safe in the appt.

* Food:

I love food.

* 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. :(

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

I could practice with my instructors and everyday people, not many people here spoke English to me.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

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.