Really great immersive, learning experience -- would recommend!! July 08, 2026
By Mahtab D (Rice University) - abroad from 05/28/2026 to 07/10/2026 with
SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Social and Corporate Responsibility Global Internship (Summer)
I learned a lot about leadership styles in my internship and worked primarily in corporate finance strategy. It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, fantastic experience. I would say it's not as academically rigorous as classes in college. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Fantastic! They were so accommodating and kind. Shoutout, Laura, for being a great Internship and Program Coordinator. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in Kadora, which is a nice student residence. It has facilities like a gym and a pool, your bathroom is cleaned once a week, and it's in what felt like a safe area. |
| * Food: |
The food here is different and very ham and seafood-centric, which can make it a slight search to find other, tasty options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Don't walk alone after sunset, but never felt unsafe. |
| 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) |
If you eat out often, as I did because the dining hall didn't have food I could as readily eat, it can become quite expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Create a budget! Factor in eating out, desserts, drinks and tapas, and souvenirs. Also consider travel to other countries during your program. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't bring as many formal clothes, bring some casual clothes! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
