Life changing and spectacular, I never thought I would love it so much! Past Review
By Veronica Casados (University of New Mexico) - abroad from 01/05/2016 to 05/11/2016 with
USAC Spain: San Sebastián - Spanish Language, Basque, Psychology, and European Studies
I gained self confidence and new language skills
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We learned so much in so little time! I am now conversationally fluent in Spanish and loved all the staff. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Patricia and everyone in USAC is there at all times. They help with everything from planning excursions, finding housing, and even taking you to the doctor. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Large terrace, beach view, and affordable... perfect. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would choose USAC San Sebastian again because I had an amazing support group and friends. The city was amazing, full of culture, and easy to travel to other areas from. |
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? | About 25 euro for fodd and if I went clothes shoppping or for day trips maybe 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to cook for yourself as much as possible, and don't leave the heater on. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPAN 101 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Make local friends, and get an intercambio (language partner) |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it rained so much in February |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
