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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.
59% of students recommend
366 reviews
366 Language reviews of Suffolk University, Madrid Campus
by Rodney, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Journalism, Study Abroad
Language difficulties
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: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Before Spain, I did not know a work of spanish. Of couse I have heard it before, but could not understand or speak a word of it. It was struggle the first couple of months getting adjusted to the language and going out in the city or asking people for directions. But the more I went to spanish class, and listened to the language everyday, I picked up some key phrases. Now back in the States, when I hear people speaking spanish, I can almost fully understand them. Also, I watch a lot of Spanish TV at home and it helps a lot as well. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Brian, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by gouyad, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Coming to Spain i could say the basic words, and the fact that i speak French fluently made it a lot easier for me to understand Spainish. But i really thought that after a semester here i would be much fluent. I really believe the reason that did not happen, is the reason that i live with other people that are speaking english and at school everyone speaks english also. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Jenny, University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Well, one thing I want to clarify is that the classes at my host university were mixed. Some were in Spanish and some in English, but it was good because the teachers emphasized the importance of speaking Spanish and encouraged it. It was really great the way they handled the language barriers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Keri, University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Before coming to Madrid I already attended an intense spanish study in Costa Rica the summer before. Everyone at the university spoke english.. there were people there that spoke other languages, but I was rather disappointed that more spanish wasn't spoken around me. Likewise, there were mostly American students at the university that tended to stick together b/c of the unfamiliar surroundings. Likewise my roommates were American as well and we spoke mostly English in our apt. However, i feel that my roommates and I were challenged everyday- ordering pizza on the phone, grocery shopping (the products are different and in (spanish:) talking with our maid, going out for Tapas. I think living in the apt got us out in the community more -speaking spn- and the students who lived with families got most of their practice at home This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by jpetretti, ,
Humanities, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
If you want to learn spanish.. meet spanish people and talk in spanish constantly. Take as many spanish courses while you are here and immerse yourself in the culture. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Julia, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
The school didn't offer any advanced Spanish classes, so I didn't take it at all. But, I think my Spanish improved with every day use out and around the city. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Johnny, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Law, Criminal /Criminology, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I loved the fact that syudying in another country kind of made school continue after you left the university. The reason I say that is because I would actually use some of the spanish I learned in class outside. It also helps you become a little more comfortable in Speaking overall and making errors. i definitely learned a lot of Spanish while there. The only thing that I would recommend for anyone who wants to go there and studyt would be to live with a family because I lived with a bunch of Americans and it kind of slowed down the learning process. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Jared, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I never actually took one of the language courses but I was able to get out and explore the city enough to really use it and expand my knowledge. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Radena, Long Island University, Brooklyn, United States
Statistics, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
One of my classes had all Spanish speaking students, therefore I became more proficient in it becasue the posed every qauetion in Spanish. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Brooke, Western New England College, Springfield MA, United States
Sociology, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
If I tried a little harder I would know the language better, but it is all about how determined you are. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by keiko, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, unicersity program
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
i did not speak spanish, but people overall were pretty warm and nice, they tried to understand me. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Melissa, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Language, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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 How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
When i first got to spain, i won't lie. i was thrown off by how fast everyone spoke, it was not like the class room at all. by second semester i could write with more ease, i didnt get flustered when going into restaurants, theatres, supermarkets, etc. i won't say i am fluent but i learned more in 10 months in spain than i did in 7 years of study in america. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Christine, Merrimack College, North Andover, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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 How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
THe first week wwas great the next 2 I was sooo frustrated and wantet to go home where I was confortable. After the third week I owuld not trade the experience for anyhting in the world. It just takes time to get ussed to the language and it takes patience to learn it. Take it day by day, you learn something new each day. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Michelle, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Most of the time throughout my trip, I was travelling with someone who was fluent in Spanish. So she would do the talking most of the time. However, there were many occasions when I used my Spanish speaking skills on my own, which was a little challenging at times. As for the university, English was the primary language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Stefanie, University of Florida, Gainesville, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I was proficient in day-to-day conversaton, but I did not take class in Spanish This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Hilde Kittang, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
There were too many international students compared to the amount of locals. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Nia, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Literature, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Being immersed in the culture greatly helped me to learn the language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Mariah, Boston College, Boston, United States
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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 How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
There are times that it is hard but with effort it is a lot better. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Danielle, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my 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: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I think that i could have learned alot more, but i traveled alot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
