Madrid: Makes you want to travel the world!!!! Past Review
By Rachael T (Environmental Studies., Towson University) for
Towson University: Madrid - Political Economy of Spain: Foreclosures, Flan and Futbol
it was definitely worth it! I'm so happy I took my last opportunity to study abroad before I graduate!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
it was similar to the American educational system because my teacher was from Towson. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful and organized on explaining about Spain, showing around the country, and helping us with general information. They helped other students and I find a place to stay in Barcelona for a weekend which was very helpful to us. They were awesome!! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The neighbor was very nice. We were right in the center of Madrid. The only problem I had was that the showers were very small, but I learned to deal with them over time. |
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Spain loves pork and I didn't realize that until I got there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
it was very interesting to see the silent protests in Madrid. It is amazing that people are so calm with the protests when their unemployment rate is over 20%. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
very safe |
| 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? | about 200 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if your a girl, you will want to buy clothes and shoes. so pack light! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
TU Political Economy of Spain |
| Course Department: | ECON 474 |
| Instructor: | Seth Gitter |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was challenging to be in another country where I did not fully know the language. The field trips were very educational and I had a great experience learning about the culture of Spain. My teacher was knowledgeable about Spain and knew how to speak Spanish well which was helpful. Yes I participated more than usual. |
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