Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best 6 weeks ever Past Review

By (SUNY - Binghamton) - abroad from 06/03/2017 to 07/15/2017 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about Spanish culture, gastronomy, language, and much more.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

Intern Group Madrid was the best program I could have chosen; as someone who has been obsessed with Madrid for years, this program was perfect for everything I was hoping for. I made so many friends from all over the world, friends from Madrid, and it was a great way to network internationally as well. I felt like I learned so much about Spanish culture and language and it was just an amazing experience with absolutely no flaws.

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)

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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Intermediate Spanish at university
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Friends
  • Networking
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Prices
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how easy it is to make friends with other interns, because I was definitely nervous that I did not know anyone!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.