IES Barcelona was an excellent learning experience Past Review
By Jamie B (PSYCHOLOGY., The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
Absolutely--I believe everyone should have the chance to study abroad, whether it is for a semester, or even three weeks. The experience, even at its worst moments, is an excellent learning experiences and without a doubt, fun!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt that the classes were informative and there were a wide variety of courses to choose from. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt that the administration at IES Barcelona were very helpful and genuinely cared about each student. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
This was, by far, the best part of my abroad experience. I felt that I was provided with a great insight into the Spanish culture and dramatically improved my language skills. <br /><br /> I lived with a married couple who absolutely became my best friend while abroad. We looked forward to our "family" dinners every single night! |
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My host family was extremely accommodating |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I do not think our program necessarily provided social opportunities but allowed for an environment in which we were able to interact throughout the day |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt prepared and aware by the staff of areas to avoid/areas that were or were not safe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | none |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My language skills greatly improved through living with a host family. This was the best part of my experience |
Other Program Information
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