Amazing! Past Review
By A student (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/14/2016 to 04/21/2016 with
CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture
Cultural differences are subtle but lifechanging
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were not very rigorous at all |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
OK, sometimes unavailable |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My homestay was OK |
| * Food: |
Homestay food was not good, SPanish food was OK |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Good! Learned a lot! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not Sure, never had any issues |
| * Safety: |
Very safe! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Barcelona is an amazing place! |
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) |
Pretty easy, except if u want to travel outside Spain... |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Maybe $300 including travel |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Travel cheaply!! Group hostels!! |
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 |
As much as you could |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Third level at brandeis |
| 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? | Talk to locals |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | 0 |
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? | Traveling will be expensive |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
