Amazing Past Review
By A student (Psychology BA, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 01/04/2012 to 04/18/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
It was beyond worthwhile, it was an amazing time. I learned so much about different cultures as well as learning a lot about myself
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I got an ear infection for the last month of the program, the hospital was about 45 minutes away and my doctor only spoke spanish, but the staff was very nice, and luckily i spoke spanish as well. Unfortunately when this should have been cured in 3 days it took over a month due to the wrong antibiotics being prescribed. also they did not prescribe pain medication that worked well. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60-100euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | make sure to find little side, hole-in-the-wall cafes to eat at when you want to eat out, they are both the cheapest places and the best places to eat |
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 |
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| 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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level course |
| 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 the local people |
Other Program Information
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* 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? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Travel as much as possible |
