Barcelona Past Review
By Megan M (Economics and Finance, The Catholic University of America) for
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes- it made me very independent and held me to a budget, also I learned a lot about myself and the world.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a very nice area of the city, my family was incredible and helped improve my language skills exponentially. Also, she was a great cook. |
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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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| 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? | Transportation and lunch, also on a phone since mine was stolen- pick pocketing is a large problem and incurred a lot of large expenses to many of my friends. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 103 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Live with a host family so that it is possible to practice, also participate in an intercambio program if offered. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone interested in Spanish culture, and is aware of the Catalan traditions and regional differences from the rest of Spain. |
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