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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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miked49
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
If you make the effort to learn the language, you can do it but if you prefer to speak only in English, you can do this as well. Naturally, what you put in is what you'll get out.
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miked49
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
cost of living is less in spain than in most US metropolitan areas.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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miked49
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Most information was covered in the material sent before I left the US.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good instructors and academic facilities.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you want to learn about Spain and Spanish culture, the Madrid summer program with Suffolk University is a great choice.
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miked49
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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miked49
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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miked49
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy having my own space and being able to experience the culture on my own.
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Personal comments
impressive. a nice apartment shared with 3 others with plenty of space and great location in the city of Madrid and close to the metro.
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