Roberto Arenal
Roberto is a student from the Master in Big Data Solutions at Barcelona Technology School. He came from Mexico to develop his data management skills but also, to meet new people and different cultures.
What inspired you to study abroad?
I decided to come here to Barcelona and study because Barcelona is, even though it is my first time here, a wonderful place to study, there are a lot of people from around the world and it is a city with a lot of technology.
How is living in Barcelona?
Until now it has been challenging because of the lockdown, but these first three months are wonderful. Each place that I get to know is a new place and it has been wonderful.
How do you see yourself in future?
I see myself in the future, first of all applying everything and all the knowledge acquired in this Master. Maybe I will go back to apply this knowledge to my country.
Are you developing new skills?
Yes. Since day one of this Master, I am developing soft skills and of course technical skills. My soft skills are getting sharper, either from the classes and from my teammates. My Master peers are wonderful, they have a lot of experience that I also gain a lot of knowledge from them too.
Why would you recommend Barcelona Technology School?
I would recommend Barcelona Technology School for a lot of points. If I have to choose one, is that BTS is very close to each student, there are a lot and you do not feel like one more.
Is this time abroad impacting your life?
Being abroad has impacted me in a lot of ways, but mainly in starting a completely new life, because we are being here by ourselves, since day one you start an adventure and absorb new knowledge, new people and new places.
How is your experience at Barcelona Technology School?
My expectations right now are one hundred percent complete. There have been a lot of challenges because of the lockdown, we were not expecting to have online classes, but you get to know a lot of different backgrounds and different cultures. That is great to experience!
