Best City in the World: Barcelona February 09, 2026

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/03/2025 to 12/21/2025 with

CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved my experience in Barcelona, I wish I could be there right now! I learned so much and met so many amazing people

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I really liked all my classes, my professors were very knowledgable.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful, friendly administrators

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Beyoo, which was a great location

* 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? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People!
* What could be improved?
  • Earlier communication from CIEE
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much I would love it!