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4.11 / 5 based on 753 reviews
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James P
Student lifeDescribe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
There are too many to list in Barcelona. Don't worry, you'll find something!!
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James P
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was happy with my apartment in Barcelona. Rents are reasonable in the city compared to other large European cities and it is easy to find others to share with if you want. Quality of accomodation is generally better than school-sponsored housing.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The housing sponsored by ESADE was generally for undergraduate-age students. It is located in a nice area on a hill overlooking the city. I did eat there on several occasions and the food was very good quality considering it is student accomodation.
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James P
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
There are far more opportunities for nightlife in Barcelona than in just about any city in the US (except NYC). I also don't really travel too much in the US.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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James P
AcademicCourse recommendations
A Corporate Restructuring class is highly recommended for finance people. The course includes simulations of the IPO process and case studies of key M&A deals.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some courses met only once a week, so the class was three hours long. This could probably be changed so that the course meets more often during the week and not for such a long period of time.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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James P
OverallI wish I had known...
Probably just to relax a little more, not worry about getting things done since it is much easier than I thought.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I would highly recommend ESADE for anyone interested in international business and living in a lively city.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
If it is at all possible, study abroad. For many it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live in another country. Don't obsess about the short-term sacrifices you make by going.
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James P
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Knowledge of Spanish (and ideally Catalan) is VERY helpful when going to Barcelona although not necessary. I did find there were fewer bilingual locals than at other large European cities.
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