I love Barcelona! Past Review

By (Architecture., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 04/27/2012 with

University of Texas - San Antonio: Architecture in Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
To be in countries you've never been to before all by yourself , is great challenge but also great fun. I am definitely going back in the future!

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 40 Euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook and bring sandwishes to school.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travelling in Spain.
  • Touring Barcelona a lot.
  • Time to travel on our own.
* What could be improved?
  • Schedule for our visits within the city.
  • Printer and Internet access at the host university.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should have learned Spanish, although I survived without knowing any.