![]() ![]() She never spoke in English, and made the classroom environment welcoming and immersive. * Did your program have a foreign language component?Įveryday we had a 2 hour spanish-intensive course. (1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) * Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget? If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? All in all, my health was taken care of, but I did find it surprising that the general population would go to a pharmacy before seeing a doctor. There was no prescription necessary, and the amoxicillin only was 2.50 euros. I basically wasted 60 euros going to see a doctor who didn't even check my throat for strep, but just told me to go to a pharmacy. The local healthcare system is a bit different than it is over here in the states. I enjoyed walking around the city streets many nights alone (although my program would recommend to walk with at least one friend.and I would agree). If you are smart, you really are very safe. Still, you learn very quickly what kind of activity might get you into trouble (and in what areas most trouble occurs). ![]() How well were health issues addressed during the program?īarcelona is notorious for pick-pocketing in touristy areas. I liked that they did not schedule too much and gave us the freedom to plan our own adventures. Most of my traveling was independently planned with the friends I made on my program. There also was another trip to Morocco that I did not attend. How integrated did you feel with the local culture? It took a little while for my stomach to get used to all of the cured pork they eat over there, but now I crave tapas, bocadillos, gofres.Mmmmm I lived in a safe neighborhood, that was not too far away from anything. There were "cooler" areas to live in, but that was just a lottery. The apartment I lived in was nice, clean, and near enough public transit that the entire city was readily accessible. How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? We became a tightly-knit bunch quickly, and I still am in contact with many of them today. The small size of the program (roughly 30 students) made the student/teacher ratio amazing and the interactions with my classmates intimate. My program was well organized and well staffed. Their philosophy was that we should be exploring and experiencing all that Barcelona and Spanish culture had to offer. I was extremely happy that they did not burden us with much out of class homework. The in-class workload was focused and well organized. How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?Īcademic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. ![]()
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