Past Review
By Jennifer S (Biology/Spanish, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Albany: Madrid - Study Abroad at the International Institute, Madrid
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. I gained a better knowledge of Spanish, a better understanding of the culture, and memories that will last the rest of my life.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I guess they were good. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
One older women with adult kids out of the house. I lived with three other students. It was fantastic! <br /><br /> Loved my house. |
| * Food: |
The food was great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everything was really interesting |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Madrid was very safe, just didnt like how complicated the health insurance system is through the program. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-200 euros, then about 100 euros later on when I ran out of money. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Traveling is expensive, but worth it. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have fun and good luck! |
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