Barcelona: A Great Place to Study, Learn A Different Culture, and Have Fun Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I though the work load was perfect for me. The grading system was a little different than I'm used to in America, but I thought it was fair.

On-site administration of your program

I think the strengths of the program was that it prepared us greatly for what to expect in Barcelona. I cannot think of a weakness. i though my program was perfect the way it was and wouldnt change a thing about it.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a single dorm room where I had my own bathroom and bedroom. I shared a kitchen with a foreign student and that was nice when trying to practice my spanish.

I would recommend trying the local places to get used to the Spanish meals and also the places along side the waterfront. A lot of great places down there that are a little more like American food.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The beach clubs in Barcelona are amazing. One of my favorite places that I went to was the Sagrada Familia and the whole church is quite amazing as well. Gaudi's work is all over the city and its really cool to see. Also I though it was cool that I lived like literally two seconds away from the Arc de Triumph.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no problems with illness there, not any problems with saftey.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

My instructor was amazing. Her name was Susana and she was extremely helpful. I have never taken Spanish before and she was always there to help me even though I was struggled much more than the students in my class.

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