Barcelona : The best city in the world that never sleeps Past Review
By Raquelle G (Advertising & Public Relations, University of Tampa) for
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
I learned that the phrase "no pasa nada" (basically no worries) is a way of life and that beauty is everywhere, as well as inspiration. Because of my experience abroad, I am currently saving money to attend portfolio school in europe in the future! : )
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Autonomous University of Barcelona |
| 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. |
the workload was good, fairly simple, pass/fail, teachers expected students to be self-starting, unlike in U.S. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The ISA BARCELONA staff was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! They went above and beyond to help their students and were so nice! Expectations were exceeded!!!! : ) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I love, love, loved my host mother Marta Fernandez Andujar! and my location was amazing, 5 minute walk to the Sagrada Familia , I didn't need to buy and items to settle in and I was treated by my host mom as a family member ! : ) |
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BO de B was a popular sandwich place i believe its by via olimpica , also Rosa de Raval and La Coronela. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
La Merce, the fountains at Montjuic, La Champanyeria, visit to Codorniu vineyard, Sitges, Dali museum in figueres, Parc Guell , Aquarium in Valencia |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Always keep an eye on your bag , don't travel late at night alone, healthcare was easily accessible with help from an ISA representative, no vaccines necessary |
| 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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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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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Get an intercambio partner! BEST way! as well as living in a homestay ! Definitely needed some grasp of the language, but most people did speak english |
Other Program Information
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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? | Barcelona is amazing for those that appreciate Art and a bohemian lifestyle, unparalleled nightlife and a way of life that is relaxed and embraces the eccentric. |
