Barcelona: The Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Caitlyn B (international relations, University of San Diego) for
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
For sure, I learned more within those 6 months than with all of my schooling previously put together.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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So helpful with any problems that came up, and good at problem prevention as well! They also were amazing at getting us invovled in community activities and events around the city. Phenomenal! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| 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? |
host mother, professor, any one in the city essentially. It was all encompassing |
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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? | the more open and willing you are to try new things, and really put yourself out there and allow yourself to internally be exposed, the more you independently will grow and individualistically flourish. The Barcelona program is an amazing way to discover new things and truly learn about yourself. Take advantage of all the opportunities ISA gives you, and all the opportunities the city holds! |
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