Barcelona: The quintessential study abroad location Past Review
By A student (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/03/2018 to 04/20/2018 with
CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile for me. I learned how to adapt to a new culture and traveled more than I ever had, all while earning credit towards my degree.
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. |
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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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* 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? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Barcelona is a wonderful city to study and live in. It has something for everyone (great museums, beaches, shopping districts, vibrant night life). This program allowed for a healthy balance of classes, exploring Barcelona, and traveling to other countries. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you travel on the weekends, book your trips as far in advance as possible! When traveling, always ask about student discounts (public transit, museums, etc.); you can save a LOT of money this way! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Spanish 34 |
| 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? | Living in a homestay (versus the student residence or apartment options) is the best way to exercise your Spanish language skills! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Barcelona is a city where you can get away with speaking minimal Spanish. If you really want to improve your Spanish, you need to put in the effort! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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