Absolutely amazing, want to go back as soon as I can Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/02/2019 to 12/20/2019 with
CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts
I learned so much not only about myself but also about Barcelona: the culture, the politics, the city, everything was absolutely incredible. I was constantly going out and doing things, meeting new people and trying new things. T
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program Director was very helpful and always available for us. I had problems with my student visa and he was super accommodating and did everything that he could to make sure I had an easy transition into the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Absolutely loved my homestay! I'm still in contact with my host mom, she was absolutely incredible. |
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Want to go back pls |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Plenty of opportunities to interact with local people and practice my Spanish. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during 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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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
All of my classes were in Spanish, most of my professors and classmates didn't speak English at all or spoke very little |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPAN 254 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Allow yourself to be uncomfortable and really immerse yourself in the culture! |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be nervous, you're going to make great friends that you still keep in contact with, get to travel as much as you want, and still be provided with resources that are going to help you pass your classes when you feel as though they are going to be difficult. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
