AMAZING! Past Review
By Yasmeen Darwiche (Eugene Lang College - The New School for Liberal Arts) - abroad from 05/28/2017 to 06/28/2017 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Barcelona
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there is a whole world to see and traveling teaches you so many different perspectives.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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
I love how the program was set up. They were very organized which from when you left from Barcelona to when you went back to the States. I felt very comfortable and safe with the program and I also had a blast when I was there. |
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? | Around 50 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I suggest to plan each week how much you are going to spend before spending. This helped me a lot. |
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? | 6 years of Spanish |
| 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? | Stay with a host family. It is very beneficial since the student will be more immersed in the Barcelona lifestyle. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know that I shouldn't sweat the small things. It isn't about seeing every aspect of a country but enjoying my time there. I think I took that a bit for granted. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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