Travel makes you richer Past Review

By (Accounting, Bentley University) - abroad from 08/30/2012 to 12/20/2012 with

API (Academic Programs International): Barcelona - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was life changing and I would do it again in a second

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The resources at the school were lacking. The printers never worked and the school had n where for the students to sit in between classes

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with a host family and strongly recommend everyone to do the same to get the best cultural experience

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Being with a host family really exposed me to the culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had a health issue and the health care was easy to access and they easily provide me with medication.

* Safety:

There is a lot of pick pocketing

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Host families provide you with 2 meals a day

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Rosetta stone

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • API
* What could be improved?
  • Printers
  • International students
  • Seats
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? We didn't study with hater national students