Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Semester of College Past Review

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

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

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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)

Language

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

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Whether you choose to study in Alicante for a semester or a year, fail proof it will be the best decision you ever made. From the beach to the classroom, the fun never stops. Alicante has it all! Come with an open mind, an adventurous curiosity to explore and the opportunities to experience the beautiful culture of Spain are limitless. There is no better program to guide you through your experience in Alicante than USAC. The education at the university is very thorough and the program enrolls the students in other activities and inter mural sports. I have no doubt your experience will be any less exciting and educational than mine was.