Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By A student (PSYCHOLOGY., Berea College) - abroad from 06/30/2013 to 07/31/2013 with
KIIS: Barcelona - Experience Barcelona (Summer)
A slight understanding for the frustrations that immigrants go through when they come to the U.S. I also learned how to cope with not have typical comforts and living with people that I am unfamiliar with and don't necessarily get along with. That aspect was humbling. Overall, it was definitely worthwhile. I took away much more than I left.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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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? |
30-45 minute public transit ride to central Barcelona |
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Continental breakfast was tasty! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Because of language barrier, I was able to to engage in extended, detailed verbal communication. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Be aware that there are pick pocketers. At least two people were targeted during our trip. The faculty did a great job of reminding us to be cautious. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 1,200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pack your lunch! Don't waste your money on eating out. The restaurant food isn't worth it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | I wish I knew how much free time we were going to have and when before getting there so that I could have made better use of it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
