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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My overall anxiety that I've had for years decreased. I think it was because I couldn't just wake up or go home I had to live through these days. I gained friends, confidence, a new language, and became more cultural and understanding. - Winona State University View Entire Review
I learned how to go with the flow more and I felt like I opened up as a person. I definitely became a better and happier person because of this trip. - University of Central Missouri View Entire Review
I learned what it is like to be the minority in a culture, and now I have all the respect and patience in the world for anyone in the States whose first language is not English. My culture competence has grown, and I am able to say that I am about 90% fluent in Spanish now. (I would need more time to be 100%--your ears have to a... - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater View Entire Review
I realized change is always difficult and might seem unnecessary or unwanted at first, but is completely worthwhile in the long run! Step by step one will realize how much more there is to see, and how much you are missing out if you don't push yourself outside that comfort zone - Xavier University View Entire Review
Past Review Unforgettable
My speaking got incredibly better and I got out of my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile. - Eastern Kentucky University View Entire Review
Past Review Take Me Back!
I gained a greater sense of independence and confidence in my Spanish. - Cardinal Stritch University View Entire Review
Obviously, I learned a lot of Spanish, but it was so much more than that. Gradually, as you go through the program, you’ll find that your whole life and outlook on the world has changed. - Western Kentucky University View Entire Review
Past Review Fantástico
I learned a fairly good amount of Spanish in one month. This experience was definitely worthwhile. - Quest University Canada / Outbound View Entire Review
Very worthwhile. I learned so much about the Spanish culture, about Spanish, and myself. - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
Different culture aspects, improved language skills, amazing friends, got to visit different cities in Spain and countries in Europe, great relationship with host families, learned a lot about the culture and history of Spain. Yes, it was worthwhile. - Xavier University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the Spanish language and culture. I love to travel and traveling abroad was a wonderful experience because staying with a host family truly immerses you into the authentic Spanish life. I gained a different perspective and appreciation for a culture, people and language that is different than mine. I gained... - University of Houston View Entire Review
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Being fully immersed in the culture is something I could not have imagined previously how it would feel or be. It was incredible! Sure, it was a bit nerve-wracking in the language department because I wasn't the best or had much experience at all speaking in Spanish, but I am so glad I was given so many opportunities to practice... - University of Arkansas - Little Rock View Entire Review
Not sure if it was worthwhile... did terrible here and could've just not gone and I wouldnt have to go thru the stress of what happened with my GPA and major... - Winona State University View Entire Review
Past Review Granada!
Going abroad may seem daunting, but it's an amazing experience for growth. I have become so much more confident in my Spanish speaking and personal life, and have gained a broader world view. - Elizabethtown College View Entire Review
I learned more about life and what I'm capable of, and I've gained a new sense of strength in adaptability. Being abroad and not having a complete grasp of things is a humbling experience that can bring out the best and worst in people. For me, it's taught me how to embrace every opportunity available to me and how to live in sp... - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater View Entire Review
Past Review Amazing
I gained so much knowledge and much more respect for people of other cultures. I learned Spanish and made so many new friends that I will have for a lifetime! - Missouri State University View Entire Review
I learned to be more independent, more out-going, and open to new experiences. It was definitely an experience that was worthwhile and one that I will never forget. - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater View Entire Review
Cultural awareness is one of the main things I gained from this experience. I still keep apart of Granada, Spain close to my heart and on my mind. I am not aware of how different cultures are and how they might be all over the world. - Morgan State University View Entire Review
Past Review Unforgettable
To get out and travel. so many beautiful things to see. - University of Houston View Entire Review
I learned who I am as a person, I grew in ways that I couldn't imagine before the trip. I became a more social person. Everyone knew me and that would help with connecting other groups with other groups. - West Texas A&M University View Entire Review
After studying in Granada, Spain this winter break, I realized that I wanted to share my amazing experience abroad with other students. I learned so much in such a short period of time and gained invaluable memories with other students in my program. Not only did I improve my Spanish significantly, I was able to immerse myself i... - University of Houston View Entire Review
Past Review Amazing
I learned much more about myself and the world. I also learned a new language. 110% worth it. - Western Carolina University View Entire Review
Past Review Vale
Vale - High School View Entire Review
I conquered some of the fear that I have when trying to speak in the language I am learning. I gained a lot of confidence. I also learned how to adapt to an environment and lifestyle that is very different from my own. I learned to use public transportation. I also learned about a lot of cultural aspects of the country. - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the spanish language and culture. I learned about how different people live and think. It was definitely worthwhile - Texas A&M University–Central Texas 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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