Amazing! Once in a lifetime experience! Past Review
By A student (University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass) - abroad from 01/04/2017 to 04/01/2017 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Intern in Barcelona
The internship I did opened my eyes to a different part of the industry that we do not learn about in school. I wish I could've stayed with the company.
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. |
Only took 1 class, primarily interned. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very friendly! Always available to answer questions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived very far from my internship and the heart of the city. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I absolutely loved CISabroad. They are experienced and were always well prepared. The program was extremely cheap! |
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) |
I traveled a lot which added to the cost but I was prepared for that. Other than weekend trips, I barely spent any money. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries and cook at home! Save the bigger spending to weekend trips. There is a lot you can do for free. |
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 |
They definitely encouraged it but as an intern, it was difficult. For me, all the guys I worked with spoke Portuguese. As for other interns, they experienced different languages as well they are not native to Spain or Barcelona specifically. |
| 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 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do not be afraid to say no and stand up for yourself. This is your experience so make the most of it. The time will fly by. |
