Madrid: A Cultural and Educational Learning Experience Past Review
By Danielle C (International Studies: Political Science and Latin American Studies, University of California - San Diego) for
API (Academic Programs International): Madrid - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience abroad allowed me to improve my Spanish, but to also make new friends, learn new things about people and myself. After the trip I wanted to study abroad again and the following summer went to Chile and Mexico to study.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Lectures were mainly the Professor lecturing with little class discussion. There are suggested readings, but no required readings or weekly assignments. The final exams, which are all written, are the only grade you receive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be outgoing and not afraid to practice speaking. Keep and open mind and enjoy the time you have, because time goes by quickly. Pack light so you have more room in your luggage for the things you buy :) |
Individual Course Reviews
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Lengua Española |
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Historia del Arte Español |
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Literatura Española |
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Historia de España |
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Pensamineto Español |
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