Spain is simply amazing- you will never be the same Past Review

By (psychology, University of California - Los Angeles) for

ISA Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely. It changed my life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I didnt like how I lived with one elderly woman who had no husband and no children. I feel like that was not a good exposure to Spanish culture. I would have preferred there to be children so that I could see family interaction and so that the younger generation could show me what spain is like through younger eyes.

* Food:

I felt as if my Senora was being cheap with me. I cant tell you how many times I had lentils. There was no breakfast or snack that we could eat while starving at school. She also wanted us to heat up week-old (or maybe more) coffee that she stored in the refrigerator. Have you ever heard or such things?

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just let it happen. Make new friends. Never stick to the comfortable. Take a leap and you wont be sorry!