Type of housing:
With a family

Arranged by:
Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose:
Apartment/House
Why? FOR REASONS OF INDEPENDANCY

Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel take/s place mostly within the university/student environment

Activities, Nightlife take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
None

The language of instruction was:
Spanish

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Basic phrases
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country

The local language was:
Different than language of instruction

My proficiency in the local language:
before: Basic phrases
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the local language was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
PERSONAL SAVINGS

Work opportunities
I worked during my study abroad experience.
I worked in a private company

Personal spending habits:
BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL REASONS

I wish I had known ...
WORKING

In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.