A truly once in a lifetime experience Past Review
By A student (Berea College) - abroad from 06/19/2016 to 07/20/2016 with
KIIS: Barcelona - Experience Barcelona (Summer)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the history of America during the Spanish Civil War.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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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 |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPN 202 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Practice listening to Spain Spanish because the accent is different from the Mexican Spanish I was used to, so even though I knew the basics of the language it was very difficult to understand at first. |
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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? | The different food culture. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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American Writers in the Spanish Civil War |
| Course Department: | Enlgish |
| Instructor: | Andrew Doolen |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The class offered great discussions of historical events but in a way that really involves students in a personal way. The class took advantage of being located in the heart of Barcelona, visiting many major historical sights, as well as some off-the-beaten-path locations as well. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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Museum Exhibition |
| Course Department: | Art |
| Instructor: | Eileen Gonzalez |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I loved visiting so many museums, each incredibly interesting and unique. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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