Barcelona: One of the most interesting and amazing periods in my life thus far. Past Review
By Jacquelyn C (Health Sciences, SUNY - College at Oswego) for
SUNY Oswego: Barcelona - University of Barcelona
YES! It just makes me want to travel more and learn as much about the rest of the world as I can.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 was not placed in the nicest or safest neighborhood. Our apartment was broken into one weekend while I was away and my laptop was stolen. The location was ideal and in perfect distance to the school and night life, but I rarely felt safe walking though my neighborhood. |
| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian, but so was my host mom, so it worked out perfectly. |
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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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I lived with a host family and spoke spanish and Catalan everyday with my host mother. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | I think everyone should study abroad, it has benefits for all types of people, and it is a significant learning experience. |
