AIFS in Barcelona! Past Review
By Kassandra Blaschak (Drake University) - abroad from 01/18/2017 to 04/28/2017 with
AIFS: Barcelona - Universitat Autònoma Barcelona
I now look at life completely differently. I was exposed to a new culture and way of life. I am extremely open minded and my career path has changed.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved AIFS! The all inclusive options were absolutely wonderful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The AIFS host country staff were so open and welcoming. When I got sick abroad they took me to the doctor and made my experience so easy. Loved the program administration. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
So many great options! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
AIFS planned trips and activities to help integrate me into the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
When I got sick, AIFS helped me so much! They took me to the doctor and really made me feel like I had a support system. |
| * Safety: |
The safety of Barcelona is really a non-issue. As long as you are aware, everything will be fine. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
AIFS was so welcoming, every step of the way. I wouldn't change anything! |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 052 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I would've researched how to pack as a study abroad student, not just a traveler. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
