Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely amazing program I will never forget!! Past Review

By (Sociology., The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 05/31/2012 to 06/30/2012 with

William and Mary: Summer Program in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a broader understanding of the world, made incredible friends, got experience doing independent research, saw many unique and spectacular sites, and had a total blast for six weeks- definitely worthwhile!!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? between $50-$75

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Forming a close community with W&M students and teachers
  • Walking the Camino de Santiago for three weeks
  • Conducting research on my own
* What could be improved?
  • More time to interact with locals in Santiago
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get contact information for people you meet there!!