Best semester of my life! Past Review
By Isabel M (PSYCHOLOGY., Connecticut College) - abroad from 09/10/0012 to 12/15/2012 with
IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid
My experience in Madrid was extremely worthwhile. Increased knowledge of Madrid and the rest of Spain and left the country with a far more advanced proficiency in Spanish than when I started. Developed a greater sense of independence and maturity traveling throughout Spain and Europe and navigating various cities.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Loved my grammar class and the prado class! |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Yolanda and Angel are amazing. Extremely kind, approachable and reliable |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I adored my host mother. We had a great relationship and we still talk all the time. She was caring, accommodating and down to earth |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very little cultural integration with local spanish students |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Madrid is very safe, but be aware of pick-pocketing! |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
I would try to come to Madrid with $3-4,000 for a semester...between food, traveling and misc., this is a safe number |
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 |
All classes in Spanish |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More information on classes |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |