ESADE Business School

I spent a little more on most things because the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the Euro is so bad. I was paying 1.3 as much for everything. Traveling was cheap compared to flights in the states and food, even with the exchange rate, was very reasonable. You get a lot of food for your money in Spain, whether it is at a fancy restaurant, a cafe, or the grocery store. Drinks at clubs are extremely overpriced (5 euros for a beer, and 6-10 euros for a mixed drink).

You are going with a big group of people and you don´t ahve another choice sometimes. In addition, you usually have to take a taxi back so it proves to be more expensive

My exchange was a fantastic experience and I wanted to discover as many things as I could. Given that I studied and worked, I could afford to go out, visit museums,...

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.

There was a lot to see and do. Going in a foreign country is mainly motivated by the will to know the culture, so you have to go out more often than at home!

Night life and food are simply soooooooo great in Barcelona.