Beautiful Barcelona Adventure Past Review
By Kelsey R (Marketing, Human Resource Management, Illinois State University) for
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - UAB / University Autonoma of Barcelona: Direct Enrollment & Exchanges
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. I learned so much about different cultures and made some incredible friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month | 
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 We had an actual guide from Barcelona showing us the city and helping us whenever needed. Cristina was incredible and one of the best parts of 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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 * 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Traveling is more expensive than I realized. Plan to spend a lot on accommodations and food. | 
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None | 
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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: | 
Managerial Skills for International Business | 
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| Instructor: | Magda | 
| Instruction Language: | English | 
| Comments: | One of the best classes I have ever taken. | 
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International Marketing | 
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| Instructor: | Gabriel Izard | 
| Instruction Language: | English | 
| Comments: | Professor contradicted fundamental principles of marketing that were clearly stated as truth from my home university. | 
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