Barcelona: beautiful and cultural Past Review

By Milena R (Finance and Financial Management Services., 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?

It was one of the best choices I have ever made. Studying abroad is something that everyone should do at some point in their college career. It made me practically fluent in spanish, and I gained such a great knowledge of the city of barcelona, and spain by studying there. It was such an international city, so it was great to get a sort of "melting pot" of cultures along with the Catalans.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
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)