Mostly Amazing, Some Parts were horrible November 01, 2023
By A student (Computer Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/01/2023 to 05/26/2023 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid
Yes. Improved language skills and independence.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I really enjoyed the classes I took at the Sede Prim. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Middlebury |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was very mean and racist. |
| * Food: |
My host mom didn't make vegetables for the 5 months I lived with her. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like I had Spanish fields and I community abroad. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had horrible allergies abroad and was not give help that I needed. |
| * Safety: |
Mugging was an issu but otherwise I felt safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I liked how it gave you the opportunity to make your abroad experience different. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Madrid was very cheap. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan trips far in advance and try to visit places in the off season. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 Spanish. |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Host family! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how far away the local universities are outside the city and how much time that would take out of your day. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
CINE ESPAÑOL Y OTRAS ARTES |
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| Instructor: | José Carlos Vela Bueno |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | It was challenging and fast past. Included museum field trips, essays, and exams. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No. I would suggest it definitely! |
