Perfect weather, beautiful architecture, so much walking, lots of learning Past Review

By (HISTORY., Berea College) - abroad from 07/01/2013 to 07/31/2013 with

KIIS: Barcelona - Experience Barcelona (Summer)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of insight into how it feels to be an outsider in a country and to be respectful and aware at all times. I learned about sustainability. I also gained a lot of potential job experience from my museum studies class, and learned a lot about Spain's history.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? find market for souvenirs and limit department store shopping. Cook your own food bought from a grocery.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • living arrangements
  • group excursion to Montserrat
  • learning about historical things
* What could be improved?
  • communication on how to improve grades in class
  • better direction for meeting on sight
  • more group time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known the metro system better, because I found more efficient ways of travelling at the very end that would have allowed for more fun.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!