Madrid: Do It.

To be honest, Spain was much less academically rewarding and more rewarding in a personal sense- I learned about my strengths, weaknesses, came to terms with things that I need to work on, pushed myself, and changed my way of thinking to adapt to local culture.

Madrid: Challenging But Memorable

Absolutely. Despite the way I ranked some of the things above, I didn't not like anything enough for it to have negatively affected my overall experience. I got to travel to some amazing places, meet great friends, and practice my Spanish. Living in another country for the semester helped me reflect back on my culture, values, a...

Madrid: Exciting Yet Comforting.

I think living in such an amazing city with so much life and culture has provided me with a new interest in urban development.

Madrid Never Sleeps, Literally

Definitely worthwhile. I loved Madrid so much I want to go back and work there after graduation.

Madrid Was A Great Experience, But The Usa Will Always Have My Heart.

It was worthwhile because I completed my Spanish minor and definitely improved my Spanish a bit.

El Nuevo Madrileño How You Can Become Spanish In 4 Months

Yes, I learned a lot about myself, as well as both Spanish and American cultures. I have become much more aware of what is happening in the world and I want to continue to use my ability to speak Spanish back in the United States.

Espana: No Pasa Nada.

Yes it was worthwhile in that it greatly improved my language skills and i was able to go to a part of a world, i wouldnt normally have.

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I absolutely loved my experience abroad and believe it has had a large role in the person that I am today. It opened my eyes to many new things and shaped me into a well-rounded human being.

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It was extremely worthwhile. I got to completely immerse myself into another culture and it really opened my eyes. Even though its very different than the states, I ended up loving the Spanish way of life and miss it already. I learned that only once you step outside your comfort zone can you really experience growth.

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I wish I had chosen a culture that is more different from my own. Living in Spain was too comfortable and too easy for me, not enough of a challenge. It was a nice break from Wellesley, but not much of a challenge.

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It was definitely worthwhile but I would have changed some things about my situation such as living and my program.

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