Tell me more:
Take me back to spain!!
API (Academic Programs International): Barcelona - Pompeu Fabra University
Program Information
Pompeu Fabra University (Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Catalán) was established by the Catalonian Parliament in 1990, inspired by the principles of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, independence and plurality. From its beginnings, this young academic institution has set itself two main objectives: to train ... More
| Provider: | Academic Programs International (API) |
| Location(s): | Barcelona, Spain |
| Year Founded: | 2003 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
steph t. (public relations, University of South Carolina - Columbia) on April 11, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-01-03 |
| * End Date: | 2010-04-20 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Fantastic!!! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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| * Housing: |
It was a great experience and helpful learning spanish but mostly understanding the culture |
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better food then at home- it was great |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved every moment being in Spain |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
very helpful- API was awesome I recommend them to anyone |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of South Carolina - Columbia prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | be open- live with a host family, do everything you can. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | yes |