ISA Barcelona: Where knowledge and culture lead to success and freedom Past Review
By George T (Finance, University of Colorado - Boulder) for
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Gained great cultural understanding and overall life experience. Challenged me to be fully responsible of my actions while inspiring a sense of adventure for the world.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | UAB |
| 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 |
Lots of support, advice, constant contact with students. Great program size, extensive knowledge of their audience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
At home, on the street, with the staff, at school. Didnt necessarily need to use host country language everyday and many people spoke english |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be very open to a new situation. Do some background research, and take advantage of all that your program has to offer. If any doubts contact the staff, because they are knowledgeable. |
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