Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Hendrix in Madrid Past Review

By (Hendrix College) - abroad from 07/01/2018 to 07/31/2018 with

Complutense University of Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Literature, language, grammar, local history.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Courses are excellent in their diversity of texts and approaches. Professors are very knowledgeable and respectful.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

SEPI administration is effective, supporting, and friendly in their treatment.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Extremely satisfy. Facilities are clean, conducive to learning and study individually and in group. Dorms are immaculate.

* Food:

The food tends to get repetitious towards the end. But in general is good, fresh and varied. Sac lunch for excursions is a plus.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great. We made a lot of new friends, and practice Spanish in the premises.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The place is very safe. Securities are professional and alert. The camera system is helpful to avoid intruders in the dooms.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Well organized, administrative support, caring personal, great professors, excellent classes ans excursions.

Finances

* 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)

We go with a Hendrix Scholarship.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes
  • The city
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to change money.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!