From Barcelona to LA. Past Review
By Rikki J (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 08/02/2013 with
Study Away Programs and Internships in Los Angeles
My experience is great. I think i improved my english and went back to Spain and had a job in Madrid. My current employer was impressed with my international internship.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Coming from Spain, LA was quite the trip. At times I was a bit afraid of cultural differences. However EiAbroad orientation helped me feel comfortable and safe. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Love the food trucks |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Tough for me in beginning but I adjusted quick. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I was able to speak spanish out of work but never during work. |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |