Past Review
By Giovanna M (Political Science and Government., Barnard College) for
New York University: Madrid - NYU in Madrid
so worthwhile. .you are crazy to pass up this opportunity.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very accessible, |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
GREAT neighborhood, tiny apartment with a terrace, big bathroom, clean, safe building. <br /><br /> |
| * Food: |
you have to eat meat, vegetables are rare, TAPAS ARE TO DIE FOR |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had a spanish boyfriend, we traveled all over spain and europe, went on guided trips with the university. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about 200 euros on myself but I spend a lot and was not in a homestay where you are expected to be home for dinner every weekday night, which is included in your rent. Also that included cabs, going out, groceries, shopping, etc. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | a lot of stuff can't go on credit cards, metro cards have to be in cash, credit cards don't always work in kiosks. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced II |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I went from someone who studied in high school to almost fluent |
Other Program Information
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