Barcelona and Santander Past Review
By aimee a (Marketing., Kansas State University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, i saw many things i would have never seen if i hadnt studied abroad and met many interesting people.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | UIMP- Barcelona, UIMP- Santander |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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? |
my program arranged everything |
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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? |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | i didnt have many money issues since my food was provided |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish Civilizations 565 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Host family, teachers, people in the streets. |
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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