Overall Reviews
3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Julia K
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I wish I had known...
You don't need to bring a computer...it takes up too much space.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The students attending really make your experience what it's worth. Every semester is different, just try and make the best of it...you'll only get this opportunity once!
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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
See as much of the country early on in the semester. As it gets later, you'll want to travel to other countries and time flies! Take advantage of it when you can!
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Nia M
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I wish I had known...
More of the local language and customs
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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
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.
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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
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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Jared D
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I wish I had known...
That I would want to get away that much and connect with the community more than some of the people. On a positive note the school's travel program far exceeded my expectation
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for the independant experince, don't go for the school itself.
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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
As much as I could find falt with some of the people and courses at this campus I did overall enjoy my experience. You will find that the boston people (from Suffolk in boston) tend to draw to each other which made me feel a bit left out a first. I soon found people, not only from the US, but from other countries to hang out with and everything worked out. Suffolk is still perfecting its experience. Sometimes they make small administrative errors which can translate to somewhat large student inconvieniance. Their travel program though is unparalled and the trips they planned were fantastic at showing you the "real" aspect of your destinations. They encourage independant travel which I highly recommend, Not only outside of madrid & Spain but do some daytrips to the outside region (El Escorial & Aranjuez). Best advice in a nutshell: Go expecting to define your own experience. Don't go clubbing every night because everyone else is doing it. Try an early morning at some of the Madrid markets (especially Sunday's El Rastro). With suffolk, you can get caught up in the internal semantics of the school but you do best to try to discover yourself while in Study Abroad.
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Michelle T
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I wish I had known...
Not that I can think of.
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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
My experience at Suffolk University was incredible! The academic aspect was great and the cultural aspect was even greater! The university offers a wide variety of courses. I never expected that I would take Business and Marketing courses in Spain, but it was well worth it! The professors are very passionate about their subject and are also very knowledgable. Besides academics, the university also allowed its students to travel to other parts of Spain, which was invaluable. You get to see beautiful sights and really get a feel for Spanish culture.
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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
Pack light.
Bring a good pair of walking shoes.
Be open to new things.
Don't forget to bring your camera!
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acordov
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I wish I had known...
I wish I knew how to obtain a work permit so I could have worked as well as study.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The tuition is a bit expensive but it does include many trips and other student activities. The campus is very small so there is a bit of a high school feeling to it, which may be annoying at times. But the teachers are very helpful and I met some of the best friends there.
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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
My best advice is to TRAVEL! Save your money and make sure you get to see the country. Instead of spending it all at the bars, save some for a day trip. There is so much to see and experience, things you cannot learn in a book. Also, be open-minded and learn to appreciate the different cultures. Even though something is different doesn't always mean it is not as good or wrong.
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gouyad
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I wish I had known...
Both George Washington and Suffolk had well prepared me on what to expect in Spain, so i wasn't shocked by anything.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I personally think Suffolk is a great place to come if u only want a ONE semester study abroad experience. It's a very lay back atmosphere, and school work is not a huge concern. Although the organization at the university is not the best, you will have a great time traveling and getting to know the other people in the program. I thought the other students were great.
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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
SAVE A LOT OF MONEY BEFORE COMING!!!!!!
There is soooo much to see here, and you will want to do it, so save up in advance.
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