Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Spain at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.  Future students are drawn to Abroad101 for the reviews from returning students.  Using the popular 1-5 star scale, indiv... read more

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I learned so many things about myself that I can´t even begin to explain. It pushed me beyond my limits and showed me so many new things. It was 1000000% worth it. - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater View Entire Review
Language skills, many friends from all across the world, a more global outlook, and much more. Definitely worthwhile - Missouri State University View Entire Review
Past Review I Love Granada!
I learned how to be more independent, how to budget money, and how to handle uncomfortable or challenging situations. I would definitely do it again: it was a very positive experience! - Wesleyan University View Entire Review
My comprehension and speaking skills improved a lot and I was able to explore Europe on my own. - Northeastern University View Entire Review
I learned a lot from my experience abroad. Socially, I didn't really make any friends while I was in Spain. I spent most afternoons doing homework and then touring the city myself. I am a painfully shy person and I feel my program did not do a lot to ensure I was socially involved. I don't blame the program for my lone wolf expe... - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
Studying abroad in Spain for eleven weeks taught me numerous things. I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and about my ability to integrate into it. It also taught me to be more independent and to be confident while doing so. I learned so many traveling hacks and ways to navigate the world. Studying abroad is an experience... - University of Texas - San Antonio View Entire Review
Sin duda, si. Aprendía mejor el español y la cultura de España - Freed-Hardeman University View Entire Review
I learned about the cultural differences. I was able to consistently practice speaking the language. - Morgan State University View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I gained solo travel experience, social experience, and even a bit of independence. - University of Granada View Entire Review
I was very impressed with my fellow students, especially those from Texas A&M who made up the majority in my cohort. Their values and ambitions were very solid and a welcome change from students I know from non religious eastern elite schools. - The Catholic University of America View Entire Review
I gained confidence, independence, and a lot of Spanish! It was absolutely worthwhile. - West Texas A&M University View Entire Review
This was my first time going abroad without family, or a friend. By going on this trip, and doing the things I did (traveling to different cities, countries, doing new things) I proved to myself that I can be independent. Not only that, but I also learned to adapt; adapt to a new culture, lifestyle, food, mentality. After this e... - Texas A&M University–Central Texas View Entire Review
This was completly worthwhile. I gained independence and learned how to be alone for some time. I lived with a roommate, but sometimes I would be alone, and it taught me to appreciate the time I had alone. I also learned how to respect the things that I have that they don't have in Granada. For example, my host family did not ha... - High School View Entire Review
I have became a more well rounded person and more culturally competent person. I am now fluent in spanish and able to right and write. I have made friends from all over the world. - Missouri State University View Entire Review
Language, Culture, Politics, People. - Texas A&M University–Central Texas View Entire Review
I learned a lot, not just about Spain and the world around me, but a lot about myself as well. It was incredibly worth while and challenging in many ways, but also a very needed break from life in the states. - University of North Texas View Entire Review
Overall, you gain such a better sense of independence. It´s an experience i would reccomend to everyone. - Winona State University View Entire Review
I learned the culture of the Spainards. I had never traveled to Europe. Traveling to Spain widen my perspective of the world. My trip gave me the realization that there were other people in the world who lived very differently from me. Additionally, I was able to learn another language much faster than if I had studied at my Uni... - Brenau University View Entire Review
My month in Spain has been one of the greatest experiences in my life, to say the least. I have many fond memories of the four weeks I spent studying at the Complutense; my time in Madrid, Pamplona, Granada, and Asturias was entirely unforgettable. However, I travel back to San Antonio with more than pictures, souvenir... - Clark High School View Entire Review
I learned the simplicity one can and should live their life with. - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
I learned so much about being on my own and discovering something completely new! I also greatly improved my Spanish speaking and comprehension. VERYVERY WORTHWILE! - Texas State University-San Marcos View Entire Review
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My experience was incredibly worthwhile. I gained cultural knowledge, strengthened my Spanish skills, and made friends with locals. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Oh yes it was worth while. I feel like I have more of an appreciation for different people's way of life now. I have always been pretty accepting, but now I have moved past acceptance to understanding. - Oklahoma City University View Entire Review
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You don't know what you have until it's gone. It's a crazy feeling getting home and adapting back to your home culture. Seeing family and friends is nice for the first weekend, but then I would give anything to just hop back on a plane and be back in my second home. I gained a new perspective on life (and specifically how Americ... - Western Kentucky University View Entire Review
language skills. yes - Winona State University View Entire Review

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Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Spain at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.  

Future students are drawn to Abroad101 for the reviews from returning students.  Using the popular 1-5 star scale, individual reviews provide a total rating, which are then averaged and displayed in directories.  Individual review details give ratings on all aspects of the program: academics, housing, food, program administration and the environment, plus student support before and after the experience abroad.  This insight can be reassuring to students and help them not only pick a program, but feel comfortable in their choices.  For parents, the reviews provide a level of comfort about the provider, the destination and study abroad in general.

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