BARCELONA ABROAD - SPRING Past Review

By (CORPORATE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING, Bentley University) - abroad from 01/07/2013 to 04/25/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be open to new ideas and how to overcome diversity. The world is home to billions of different people and it is important to know that they all have their own opinions and views that should be given consideration.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Fellow students
  • On site program aid
  • Nightlife
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Maybe a few more cheap recommendations for food rather than restaurants