Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Must go! Past Review

By (Mount Aloysius College) - abroad from 05/29/2017 to 06/29/2017 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Barcelona

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There's so much more to do and see. It was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Amazing 8 bedroom apartment with amazing roommates!

* Food:

Amazing food no matter the location!

* 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

The friends I made, made this experience a once in a lifetime moment. Don't miss that moment!

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Spain
  • Friends
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Other housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have been more confident before going. I was nervous to leave my friends and family for a month with very high expectations. Although my expectations were met, I did not need to be as nervous as I was.