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Suffolk University, Madrid Campus
Suffolk University, Madrid Campus, Calle de la Viña 3, 28003 Madrid, Spain
3.29 / 5 based on 366 reviews.
59% of students recommend
366 reviews
366 Expenses reviews of Suffolk University, Madrid Campus
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by Keri, University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Business Studies, Independent
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The euro exchange rate!!! Cell phones are outrageous, even if you are calling someone on the same block! Housing in the city was expensive about $1000/month/student. Travel- really a lot more, I don't travel to other coutries on the weekends when I am in the US :) Nightlife- there are way more hours in the night that they party in Madrid which = more hours to spend $$ and the drinks are pretty expensive. The nightlife scene can really drain your bank account. I went out a lot when I first got there, would get home at 9/10am from the night before with empty pockets, sleep until 6pm that night, and do it all over. This was a great time, but after awhile i realized how much $$ it was costing. So I changed it up, instead of going out at night I went to bed early and hopped on a random city bus early (get unlimited metro pass) in the morning and went to explore the city alone. I ran into the coolest places and bought the greatest stuff. The money I spent on drinks now went to buy clothes and other souveniers. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Get a metro pass for the month. Don't go out every night. The euro killed every purchase then... it's even stronger now... be careful! Oh ya..and charges from your home bank. Make sure you have somethingn set up with your bank or temporarily use an international bank. BOA charges you for every transaction a f fee and a %!!! Make sure your CC companies know you are going to travel so they don't cancel your cards for suspicious activity. Have the CC comps # on hand because they will probably end up putting them on hold even if you call. USE SKYPE.COM!!!! you will save a fortune calling home or even in Madrid its cheaper This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Christine, Merrimack College, North Andover, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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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.
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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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by gouyad, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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The traveling aspect is more expensive while studying abroad, because u have so many places u want to visit and only one semester in which to do it. So overall i traveled a lot more in one semester here than i would normally do while at home, but it is very worth it. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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If you are coming to Suffolk and you go to the Malaga trip before school starts, get ready to spend a lot of money. The reason is that u just get to spain and u are excited about doing everything, and money goes by fast. that was not just my personal view, everyone in the programs says teh same. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rodney, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Journalism, Study Abroad
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I spent more in Spain because it was Spain. My attitude was "when will I ever get the chance to come back here again?" Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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My best advice would be to SAVE your money. That was my problem. I did not know how to save. Once you go to the ATM and find out you have no money left and your only into a month of your study abroad then you have a problem. Don't waste your money on drinking or clubs or even shopping because your going to regret it at the end. Try to save your money to TRAVEL. Don't forget that France and Italy is literally right next door. Go there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Johnny, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Law, Criminal /Criminology, Independent
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American money was worth more in that country so things were cheaper. The food was significantly cheaper as were the clothes. God I miss the cheap living!!!!! Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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The only real financial bind I got caught up in was coming home and being charged with the extra bag. Be careful so you can actually make it on the plane. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Radena, Long Island University, Brooklyn, United States
Statistics, Independent
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I spent more on food in Spain because I ate out all the time. I dudn't use he telephone much because I had Internet access at school and where I stayed. Nightlife was so inexpensive in Spain, it was great! Overall though it was slighly more than what I would spend at home. Food, Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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by Brian, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I spent less on food than at home because I had a meal plan that was pre-paid. Also in Spain you can get a soup/salad, dinner/lunch, and dessert for $7 US. (menu del dia!) as far as more $ on telephone, I was making international phone calls, where I didn't have to in the US. I also travled a lot more than I do in the States. The nightlife is more or less the same prices if not a little cheaper (depending on where you go out) in Madrid than in Boston. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
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There were no big suprises. Just set your-self on a weekly budget and stick with it if you don't have a lot of extra cash. We had an excellent exchange rate when we were there, so my money went quite a bit further in Spain than it does in the U.S. if anything I spent a little less than I thought I was going to. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Julia, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States
Business Studies, Independent
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You spend money so fast, it's amazing. I think it's because the money is different than you're used to...so it doesn't seem like you're spending as much. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Don't buy drinks at clubs, they are not worth it...buy drinks at a liquor store. Just because clothing is cheaper doesn't mean you have to buy it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Danielle, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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Spain was very economal (versus Boston) and living was as cheap as you made it. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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If you stay in an apartment, they give you an allowence that really helps out. Also grocery shop-it can be an experience in itself. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Spanishfly, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, United States
Language, Independent
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You can live here cheaply if you want to and have sufficient self discipline. The temptation to spend is always present however... Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Shop at the local "alementaciones" instead of the big chain stores. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sonjafredricks, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Political Science, Independent
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Of course I spent more traveling. When in Europe, you want to take advantage of being so close to other nations! Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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Drink before you go out dancing! The drinks at the clubs can be pretty pricey! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melissa, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Language, University Agreement
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it is so much cheaper to live in spain than it is in boston. the only things that i found more expensive were clothing and shoes. i only spent around $6,000.00 for a whole year. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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be very cost weary for the first half of your trip. dont spend money on things you don't need, buy food from little fruit stores and butcheries, dont go to el corte ingles to go food shopping. after you get to know the place and you've been there a while then you can start to spend with more ease. always have cash on you and keep a budget book. month by month is a good way to go. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by keiko, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, unicersity program
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we ate, travelled and went out a lot but everything were cheaper Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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i liked some clothes stores in madrid. for girls, watch out Zara and Mango they are not too expensive but it will sume up This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eva, Ålesund college, Ålesund, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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I used my sparetime to travel around the country and I went more out than I usually do at home. Food, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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El mercado de Maravilla in Cuatro Caminos have really cheap fruits! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jared, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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The cellphone services are way expensive (especially if you are used to the free nights & long distance plans). The nightlife, though it takes up more time than you would usually go out back home, is affordable if you play your cards right. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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At firsy I was trying to get a bank account oppend in Spain but I just gave up. Use online check pay if you can and An American Express card. That way, you have protection in your travel and ATMs are abbundant EVERYWHERE. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Hilde Kittang, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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I wanted to travel more. The prices are lover than in my homecountrey. but I spend more money than normally. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Wyatt, University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
International Relations, Independent
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This town is expensive - I spent so much the first week that I was freaking - You need to bring some big bucks if you want to have a fun time. This is like New York prices except for maybe beer - everything else is pricey Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Use your ATM card and make sure that you don't get hit with a big commission - don't bother with traveler's check's or changing money in banks This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melanie, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Sociology, University Agreement
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Well, I dont travel so much at home. Over there everything is half of what it is in the US! Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Buy PHONE CARDs! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sven, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
Financial Management, Independent
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It was about the same - alcohol is cheaper in stores - drinking age is only 16 Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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The computers were garbage - Norwegians complained as a group This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Marthe, Høgskolen i Ålesund, Alesund, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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Everybody knows that Norway is an expencive country, and although Madrid is not the cheapest place in Spain, I felt rich compared with my own country. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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The Discos/ Nightclubs charge over-price for the drinks!! Wherever the locals eat/ drink, you'll find GOOD quality food/ drinks, for less money.. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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