Incredible and will remember forever. August 11, 2023
By A student (Neurobiology, Neurosciences, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/15/2023 to 05/24/2023 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned mostly how to be on my own and solve problems in a new setting. Incredibly worthwhile.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
host family was amazing. Amplified my experience exponentially. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Madrid is the best city in the world and has everything. Safety, food, activities. The program is incredibly professional and amazing. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Roughly 100$ per week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cafeteria lunches are amazing and always look for menu del dia. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None. Spoke at home |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Living with a host family is the best way. Constant relaxed use. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how the Spaniards are introverted and tough to make friends with. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
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Arte en Siglo XX |
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| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | The class was incredibly interesting and valuable in learning about Spain and 20th Century Art. The visits to museums were incredible and the instructor is very smart and kind in her way of teaching. always open to questions and very sweet. Great class. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
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