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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I really enjoy living in an apartment and having roomates. It is also in a location emersed in the city, which is great. But if I had more time here and could choose another place to stay on a different semester, I would choose to live with a family. I would be able to enhace my speaking and learn even more about the culture.
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Personal comments
Suffolk has truely amazed me in every aspect. The staff/faculty at this university strives to make the students' experience the best it possibly can. The living accommodations are wonderful, the excursions are tons of fun and educational, and the people are so nice. If I ever have any questions, concerns, or need to talk to someone, I know that I can trust the staff at Suffolk and they will do all they can to help me.
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Student life
Describe host city:
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
Personal comments
The downtown area of Madrid, called Sol, is great for shopping, eating, and partying late at night. You will also experience a lot of the Spainsh culture here too.
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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:
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Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was able to communicate with the local people pretty well. Some of them even spoke english.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It is a little cheaper in Spain than in the US.
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Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More about the weather.
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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
If you have any questions or concerns, do not be afraid to ask or talk to the administrators. They work for you.
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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
I have not heard of any other programs exactly like Suffolk. This program takes the students on trips, provides them with a guide, has a set schedule, and at the same time is a very laid back, relaxing environment. The faculty wants to please you as much as possible and will do every thing they can to assure that you are having the ulitmate experience. I urge you to look in to Suffolk and if you choose to participate, you will realize you made the right choice.
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Academic
Course recommendations
They are very well planned out and the teachers are very knowledgable.
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