Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once Upon a Time in Spain Past Review

By (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., University of the Pacific) for

USAC Spain: Bilbao/Getxo - International Business and Spanish Language Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Just reaffirmed them.

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.

Grading and workload were typical of my home university.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Strength: Knowledge of the surrounding area and culture.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was similar to being back in the US

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Field Trips provided by USAC were great.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safe place to be

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Exchange Rate, Bank Fees

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Transportation