I had an awesome, life-changing experience and learned more about myself. Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 01/01/2015 to 09/18/2014 with

Barcelona SAE: Semester Study Abroad Programs in Barcelona

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so much more skill in Spanish, and I was able to see places that I wasn't sure I'd be able to see before.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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
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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 1 college level
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Travel experiences
  • IES instructors
  • Barcelona
* What could be improved?
  • Immersion techniques
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much Spanish I could've learned through more immersion.