Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Barcelona: Culture and Fun Past Review

By (Geography and the Environment, The University of Texas at Austin) for

IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned independence and more about myself. I now know that I can make friends with people from another culture.

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 thought for the time period there was too much work.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I thought my program was great because they really cared about the students that were in the program.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was in a good neighborhood.

* Food:

I had to pay for all my food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We had a fun field trip.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Research the city before you go.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

International Marketing: an European approach
Course Department: IB 350
Instructor: Jay Moran
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I thought the course was challenging, but interesting. We did not have field trips. The teacher was knowledgeable and well-prepared. I participated in class more often than I would in my home institution.
Credit Transfer Issues: No