MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER!! Past Review
By A student (Advertising., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/07/2014 to 04/30/2014 with
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
For one thing, I learned a lot more spanish and was able to integrate with an entirely different culture. Also, I had the opportunity to travel to different countries and gain a full appreciation of each of their cultures. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again if I could!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I ended up living at a home stay with another roommate and it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to gain a better cultural experience! |
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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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| * Safety: |
Pick pocketing was a huge issue there. Do not take valuables out with you. |
| 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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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 |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | How little the program offered in terms of free incentives (like offering free trips or something else). Program was very expensive and all of their extras they offered you had to pay for. |
