Barcelona: A city for everyone Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

On-site administration of your program

Cristina is the best program director one could ask for. She is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

apartment was very nice but our program didn't tell us we would need necessities like towels, sheets, toilet paper, etc. They also didn't tell us we would be sharing rooms. Living in an apartment with 2 other Americans did nothing for improving my Spanish. The neighborhood was very safe and close to shopping, a major attraction (plaza espanya), the train station, and multiple metro stops.

cheap fresh vegetables and fruit daily. lots of homemade bread, made daily. little to no spicy food.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Theft is huge in Spain. Pay close attention to all belongs, especially when walking around the city and subway system.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

The host university did not have any Spanish students and therefore it was difficult to practice the language. One could practice Spanish with those who work in supermarkets, stores, etc, but most people knew English. My language would have improved if I had been able to communicate with Spanish university students.

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