Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AWESOmE Past Review

By (ir, University of the Pacific) for

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
bring money

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was easier.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was all around perfect

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was perfect

* Food:

i at pasta everyday

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

no

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

n/a

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

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? a lot
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? save youre money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? second semester
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

everyone

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the city
* What could be improved?
  • nothing