Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Say YES to study abroad, say YES to life! Past Review

By (Biological Chemistry, Grinnell College) for

IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was amazing. I would to go there again.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I would say grading is not harsh

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The website doesn't contain all the information you need. You will need to ask people questions.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Rooms were a bit tiny and old, and it gets noisy every weekend.

* Food:

Best food ever!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great nightlife. Make sure to go back before trains stop service!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was never afraid about my safety while i was there.

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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • girls!
* What could be improved?
  • housing options