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Suffolk University, Madrid Campus

Suffolk University, Madrid Campus, Calle de la Viņa 3, 28003 Madrid, Spain
3.29 / 5 based on 366 reviews.

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59% of students recommend
366 reviews
Housing
3.3/5
 All experiences (366)
Student life
3.6/5
 5 stars (156)
Academic
3.2/5
 4 stars (72)
Languages
3.4/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (12)
Overall
3.6/5
 1 star (114)
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366 reviews of Suffolk University, Madrid Campus

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HOUSING    
by Rodney, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Journalism, Study Abroad
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Dormitory
Why? I loved the dormitory because I got to live with some pretty good people. I loved that I got my room cleaned once a week and my laundry done. Also, I love the location cause its in the middle of the city where there is a shopping center, cinemas, clubs and bars. What more could you ask for.
Personal comments:
The accomidation was pretty good. The only thing that could change are the ridiculous rules they make you sign before you move into your place. Less rules would lesson the complaints.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Mariah, Boston College, Boston, United States
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Sol has the most areas to go out in but there are so many different places and cultural experiences in this city.
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ACADEMIC    
by Keri, University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Business Studies, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Make sure that you plan you schedule according to how active you plan on being once in Spain i.e. how much you are going to travel and go out. It may sound silly and I was someone who said "I can do it all" but traveling to different coutntries for 3 day weekends and partying into the morning hours in Madrid made things more stressful than necessary. just be realistic, you are not going to be home and there are SO many things to do



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
The attendance policy was really strict and while I was there they would not let you get up to use the restroom if you were in class, not reasonable.

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by Brian, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I only took one semester of Spanish before going to the Madrid campus. The first few weeks were very difficult, but as I got out and about I had no choice but to learn the language. Also as I took classes I became more comfortable and learned a great deal about the language. If I had taken more classes prior to my stay in Madrid, I probably would have excellent reviews about my comminication experience.
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EXPENSES    
by Christine, Merrimack College, North Andover, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The clothes are all great, girls, dont buy a wardrobe when you befiore leaving! Bring underwear and bras, clothes in spain are aawesome and cheap! I also decided that I am only going to geet the oppertunities to travel like this once so I better live it up and not miss a thing. SO I am a little more frivilous than in the states.
Food, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Open an account here, bring travelers checks and open n acount. It is the easiest way to deal with money, if you need more just get a wiring number and have someone wire it from home. COst saving tips, dont take money out of your account unless you need it forr something definate, otherwise it gets spaent on dumb stuff.
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OVERALL    
by Nia, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Literature, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
More of the local language and customs
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Everone here, students and faculty included, is extremely friendly and helpful. I was extremely nervous about coming here, but my fears were quickly put to rest.



FINAL COMMENTS

Study abroad is an experience that I would not trade for anything. If you get the opportunity to do it, then you should. Take advantage of all the opportunities that you have. Travel, experience the night life, and everything else that your host country has to offer.
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