Unbelievable and unforgettable! Past Review
By A student (Brain and Cognitive Science, University of Rochester) - abroad from 01/08/2012 to 04/28/2012 with
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was definitely worthwhile. I was exposed to a whole new type of lifestyle, the European lifestyle, and I absolutely loved it. Being a part of that culture helped me realize that there is so much more too life. I grew up so much as an individual while I was abroad and I am much more comfortable with the thought of being on my own. I am more confident in my abilities to make it on my own in the future.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| 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) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
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? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Don't pack so many shoes! |
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