"Study Abroad Madrid: Learning to appreciate other cultures but loving American culture" Past Review
By Eliana S (International Business., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was really worthwhile because I got to travel all over Europe, experience different cultures and learn how students in Europe are educated.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are pretty good about meeting with you and getting you involved with the local kids |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Getting to see the Palacio Real, puerta de Alcala, Gran Via, and many other places in Madrid. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I did a lot of traveling and the housing was pretty expensive. Also the exchange rate didn't help. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Senior courses |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
They spoke both Spanish and English |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The program was really good and a great experience that everyone should try but don't get caught up in the whole Madrid Nightlife because it can be bad. |
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