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
"I learned so much about how different life is in Europe from fashion trends to just like the pace. I don't know if it was because I felt like I was on vacation, but there was just less pressure and stress. Everything I did felt very much about being in the moment and just enjoying it. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how much fun living in Spain could be"
Karla Rodriguez Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and felt like I had a great academic semester as well with the language immersion component "
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more fluent in Spanish and learned a lot about handling myself independently in a foreign country. "
A student Wellesley College
"New friends and more confidence in my Spanish"
Brynne Ruark Wellesley College
"I learned I never want to live in Cordoba again, but it was a good thing to learn, very interesting to live in a foreign country especially with a host family because it makes you feel more integrated to the culture. Also my spanish improved a ton and I feel mostly fluent now, definitely worth it"
Ilana Tamir Wellesley College
"I enjoyed my time in the county but am not sure that the pandemic transition of the program made the experience worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"huge gain in language proficiency, international perspective, some travelling experience, being more comfortable out of my comfort zone"
A student Wellesley College
"I depended my knowledge of Spanish, local Spanish culture and history, and my own self-confidence and global thinking. It was worthwhile in these senses, but who knows- I probably would have experienced the same things if I did another program somewhere else. The program was great but I just wasn't satisfied with my time in Spai..."
Juniper Wellesley College
"My experience was very worthwhile. My Spanish and my comfort and fluency in speaking improved in ways that never would have been possible without the immersive experience. I also learned so much from being immersed in the culture and having the incredible opportunity to see many places within Spain, each providing a unique and i..."
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved immensely, I made lifelong friends, I learned a lot about a new culture and how to find my place in it, I gained confidence... It was completely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Meeting new friends, taking risks, learning to communicate with others, learning a different way of life, learning more about myself, gaining confidence and trying new things"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained self-confidence above all else. Coming back to my home institution finally confident in my knowledge, academic skills, networking skills, and general life skills, is definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and how I manage stressful situations. "
A student Wellesley College
"I've definitey learned more about myself, improved my ability to communicate with those around me, and become a bit more independent."
A student Connecticut College
"I learned a lot about the Spanish school system and culture and discovered it was more different than I'd originally expected. I also had the opportunity to go outside my comfort zone and be more independent. "
A student Oberlin College
"This program let me push myself out of my comfort zone while knowing there was always a group of students and staff to help me if I needed it. It was completely worthwhile. I learned about a new culture, improved my Spanish, and made new friends. "
A student Oberlin College
"I learned that I love the Spanish language and that I want to eventually teach it one day. I did not really have this feeling before coming to Spain. I believe this program was truly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a better grasp of Spanish, and how to manage myself abroad long term. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Smith College
"Yes, my main goal was to improve my Spanish. I became more independent and street-smart. It was definitely worthwhile. I will go back one day. "
A student Wellesley College
"I have a much better grasp of spanish and independence. "
A student Colby College
"I learned a lot about Spanish cultures and took classes I never thought i would."
A student Colby College
"One of the most important things I gained was a perspective of world history from a country that wasn't the U.S. It can be a little perturbing, especially to see how history is told from a country that was a major European colonial power, but it's eye opening."
A student Amherst College
"Being uncomfortable and unfamiliar with small customs pushed me out of my comfort zone. I learned to try extra to communicate and ask for plenty of help."
Camille Brunetti Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent in a culture and language that was not my own. "
Danica Miguel Smith College
