Didn't want to leave Madrid. Past Review
By Sarah J (Communication studies, Xavier University) for
UFV Madrid / Universidad Francisco de Vitoria: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Most definitely. Want to go back.
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. |
Not as challenging as my home university. Also a lot more informal and disorganized. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The fact that it was closed right in the middle of the day when we most needed them was a little frustrating. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved where I lived, but I lived with a host mom the first month and it was way overpriced for what I was actually receiving. |
| * Food: |
Wouldn't be good for vegetarians, but I loved the food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved all the weekend trips that I was able to take. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
You have to be smart, but I never felt unsafe. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Our teacher, Maite, was excellent. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live 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? | Everyone should study abroad for a semester. |
