ISA Barcelona changed my life! Past Review
By Zach M (Latin American Studies, University of Kansas) for
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
It has actually propelled me in to the the same field of work. I am going abroad again in September and can't wait.
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. |
Workload was light and allowed for me to experience the city without worrying to much about homework and tests. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great experience and really nice host staff |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Our host dad wasn't the best cook but he made sure we had three meals a day everyday |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I would have liked a few more opportunities to meet with other students from Barcelona and interact with them |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The program made it safe but most of all i feel it is up to the student to make it the safest environment possible by taking precautions |
| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke with my host family and store vendors. I also got to practice in class and used it in my everyday interactions. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! Be outgoing and don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. I promise it will be the best experience ever! |
