Great Intentions! Past Review
By Natalie H (University of Nevada – Las Vegas) - abroad from 06/14/2012 to 08/03/2012 with
Internships in Barcelona
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about the Spanish/Catalan culture and absolutely love the way they live! It made me want to bring me with me their laid back and loving lifestyle. I made lots of new friends and enforced that you have to completely rely on yourself.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Cooked for yourself. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Group never received health cards. |
* Safety: |
Barcelona is a very safe city. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-100/week |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cooking is better than eating out! |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Researched Barcelona a little more to know what to expect. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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. |
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