The trip of a lifetime Past Review
By meridan r (Elementary Education, Wheelock College) - abroad from 08/29/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Barcelona
yes it was worthwhile! i made a ton of new friends and found out a lot about myself
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
the classes were a good size |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
the program director was great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the apartment was wonderful, roommates were awesome |
| * Food: |
the food was delicious, yum! seafood |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the city was beautiful |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
i broke my foot, hospital was great, doctors were amazing |
| * Safety: |
safety was fine. no robberies |
| 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) |
it was hard because when you wanted to go to stuff you had to make sure you have enough money |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around 2,700 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be careful on what you buy for food if you want to travel around! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | to bring some american snacks, like goldfish! |
