Semester of a lifetime Past Review
By Kate T (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, University of Georgia) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 04/28/2014 with
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would go back to Barcelona through ISA in a heartbeat. It was challenging yet exciting and everyday was an adventure. The staff was incredibly helpful and the city of Barcelona simply cannot be beat.
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. |
Business related courses were not simple, but professors were very knowledgable and willing to work with you. Luckily my University accepted pass/fail |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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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) |
The exchange rate was very high and living on a budget was fairly difficult |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Live every day to the fullest - it goes by fast |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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