PRESHCO
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PRESHCO is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Volunteer abroad programs in 1 country such as Spain.
PRESHCO is a consortium sponsored by Smith College, and Wellesley College that offers study abroad in Cordoba, Spain, for either fall or spring semesters, or for the entire year. Founded in 1981, PRESHCO is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for students to develop their knowledge of Spanish language, literature, and culture in one of the most picturesque and historically rich cities of Spain. Based at the University of Cordoba, which is one of the finest universities for sciences in Spain, PRESHCO also offers students to further their study of the sciences--including through additional summer laboratory possibilies. Students may attend for either or both semesters.
Study Abroad with PRESHCO
"It was worthwhile! I improved my Spanish and confidence in the language. "
Laila R Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish writing and my comfort in speaking Spanish with others outside my family. I appreciate the program's opportunities to travel and grow my Spanish proficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot in the classroom and even more being immersed in the culture of day to day life. It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience. I met new people (from spain and other european countries), ate new foods, learned about traditions and different ways of life all while speaking in a different langua..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Spanish culture and about myself. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained important independence and language skills, which were very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained: - Improved Spanish skills - Cultural art training (guitar and dance classes) - A love of Cordoba! I definitely think it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was 100% worthwhile and I think that I’m more confident now, both language wise but also on a personal level. I’ve definitely started to adopt the more carefree lifestyle of the locals and I’m glad I am! "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved meeting new people, learning from different professor, and being engrained in a different lifestyle. "
joelle g Wellesley College
"I gained confidence in my Spanish and met amazing new friends. I also was given the time to reevaluate what is important to me and find the right balance for my life. Being able to thrive in a country with a different pace, culture, and language was incredibly rewarding for me and gave me motivation to continue getting out of my..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be an adult. Not only have I taken these skills back home with me, but it made me realize how much easier adulting would be than I realized. It could be fun and is not as scary as some may think it to be. Being "alone" in Spain allowed me to really hone my social skills and start making friends from "scratch." "
Emma S Wellesley College
"gained language skills, confidence, new friends"
Gina Maria F Wellesley College
"Full immersion really is the best way to learn "
A student Wellesley College
"language, friends, culture"
A student Wellesley College
"Life perspective, independence, confidence."
Zoe S Wellesley College
"I gained independence, self-confidence, and language skills, and made connections with many people from other cultures."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely improved my academic Spanish and learned lots about the Spaniard culture and history"
Cynthia G Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish language skills. The experience overall was not worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"A lot of global experience/language improvement."
A student Wellesley College
"I became more confident in Spanish, I also became more confident in myself. Having to navigate a completely new culture I was in uncomfortable situations that I was able to navigate and I therefore became more confident."
Sofia Z Wellesley College
"I gained much more confidence in my language ability and many new friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved drastically, and I enjoyed learning a lot of colloquial Spanish. As someone who wanted to go abroad for my Spanish major and for language acquisition purposes, it was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved quite a bit--especially my vocabulary and ease of speaking in Spanish. I also met some really cool people, both other European study abroad students and Spanish students that I will definitely be keeping in touch with. I left feeling fulfilled and grateful for the experience."
Sarah M Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about culture and language but also a lot about myself. I think it was worthwhile."
Kiera B Wellesley College
"International perspective "
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad allowed me to gain an international lens and wider perspective on all issues. The experience of living with a host family was invaluable and the cultural and language immersion was key to my success, growth, and enjoyment during my time. "
A student Wellesley College
