I don't need to tell you how amazing it was. And it was better than that Past Review
By Ricardo W (Accounting and Related Services, Other, Trinity University) - abroad from 08/25/2014 to 12/18/2014 with
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
Everything and yes. Need to do another.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were pretty intense for the most part but luckily the program had some pretty interesting options. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I didn't get the chance to take classes from the host country school. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was very good. My location was great. Unfortunately I didn't know very much spanish so communication could be tough at times but she was a great host. |
| * Food: |
The food was amazing. Other than the fact that they eat a lot less. My host mom really knew how to whip it up. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Extremely integrated, not like I was a local but I could do everything that I needed/wanted to. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My host mom took very good care of me in that regard. |
| * Safety: |
A lot safer than where I am in America. |
| 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) |
It was pretty expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $200 - $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Set money aside for outside travel and set money aside for weekly expenses. It helps you manage them both. |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner |
| 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? | Practice Practice Practice. I know the app duolingo helped me. |
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? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive it was going to be. And how fast it is going to fly by. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
