Internship in Barcelona Past Review
By Nic P (Marketing, University of Arizona) for
Internships in Barcelona
I learned how to adapt to different environments in a work manner.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My study abroad was an internship not school work. Since it was Summer in Spain, we worked from 10 AM - 2 PM. The workload was a tad less than what I have experiences through internships in the United States. There are a lot of cultural differences between the American business man and the Spanish business man. In Spain the work environment was a lot more laid back and relaxed. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
they were always accessible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was very good. they gave you breakfast and dinner with your plan and both helped me save money while in Barcelona. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everything. Barcelona is the most beautiful and exciting city in the world I believe. The program takes you to all of the biggest attractions so you get to truly experience the city. Since you are working it is actually like you have a real life there and that helps add to the amazing experience that I had. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt in danger once while I was there. I also broke my hand while abroad and the health care provided covered everything for me and I was treated in the foreign hospitals with great care. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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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? | GO TO BARCELONA. With the help of Dream Careers I not only gained an amazing work experience but met some amazing friends and had the greatest summer of my life. Like most students doing summer internships, its had to truly enjoy your summer and gain work experience. Well this does both for you easily. |
