Alicante is the place to go Past Review
By Savannah W (Communication and Media Studies., University of the Pacific) for
USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The USAC staff is amazing. They were here to help me out during any crisis or incident that occurred.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very supportive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
USAC is a wonderful program. They had several field trips as well as other events that helped the students meet more people. |
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* Health Care:
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60 euros a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You spend more money when you travel than you would think. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 11B |
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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? | Always keep a positive attitude. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Track 1 |
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| Instructor: | Veronica |
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