IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

There is a whole world out there, and it's definitely one of the best, if not the best experience I've ever had Darwin L - Brandeis University

View Entire Review

My experience abroad was very worthwhile. It was an amazing experience to live in a foreign country for a semester. Although it was daunting to think about living somewhere new, speaking a different language, and making new friends, it was all so much fun and really pushed me out of my comfort zone. Melissa G - University of St. Thomas - Minnesota

View Entire Review

From the independence I gained while studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the way I fit into the world. I came to learn what empowers me and what I value/lean on in the midst of change. Going abroad was a huge period of consistent adjustment and readjustment. As stressful as this sometimes was at first, I am so mu... Stefanie C - Villanova University

View Entire Review

I learned how to be more resilient, resourceful, and open-minded. The experience really helped me become more independent and adventurous. A student - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

View Entire Review

I strengthened my Spanish skills, and met many new people that will be lifelong friends! I gained a better global perspective by traveling throughout the semester. I would do it 100 times over again. I learned so much about other cultures, and in doing so, I learned so much about myself! STUDY ABROAD, PLEASE! You will LOVE it... Paige Wisehaupt - Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State

View Entire Review

IES Abroad Madrid was AMAZING! I learned so much while I was in Madrid and wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Because Madrid is so centralized, I was able to travel to a plethora of cities within Spain and experience other countries outside of Spain as well. There is a wide variety of classes offered and lots of activi... A student - Bradley University

View Entire Review

I gained friendships and improved my language ability to the point where I can say that I'm fluent. I was also able to travel most of Spain and experience the myriad of cultures. Definitely worthwhile. Alec Ebersole - Trinity University

View Entire Review

I gained confidence in speaking Spanish and many local friends from this experience. I would absolutely do it again the same way if possible because this experience was so worthwhile. KT Thomas - Franklin & Marshall College

View Entire Review

I learned how to assimilate in a different environment in a seamless manner. I improved my Spanish skills - and I learned how to study in a different academic system that what I'm used to. Abdulwahab Alhaji - University of Rochester

View Entire Review

I learned about Spanish culture while reflecting on my own culture. I also learned a lot about myself and gained confidence while traveling alone and with friends. I grew so much from this experience. Gina - The College of Wooster

View Entire Review

Independence, confidence, problem solving skills. I learned a lot of things by trial and error- the metro/train systems in different countries, how to barter in the souks in Morocco, how to get around in Venice without getting lost, how to use the night búhos in Madrid... definitely worthwhile. A student - Trinity University

View Entire Review

I gained a lot of confidence from my study abroad experience. In myself as an individual and as well as in my Spanish. I learned a lot about myself and the experience made me feel powerful because I was a young woman who went out on my own into an unknown country, and I completely conquered it. I fell in love with Spain and I wa... Shada T - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

View Entire Review