Madrid: Best decision Past Review
By Yolanda V (Speech-Language Pathology, Stephen F. Austin State University) for
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Spanish Language and Culture in Madrid, Spain
It was amazing I would do it all over again.
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. |
I think it was great just that for me since I knew Spanish I didn't learn much. But I did see the other students learn alot more. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I feel the education was very good for other students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
They made accommodations if you told them. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved all the field trips to other cities The only thing I didn't like was the art museum because I'm not very interested in it. The only one I liked was Reina Sofia. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I didn't have any health concerns. Now safety the only problem I had was when you walked into a underground tunnel to walk to the park where a guy followed me and my roommate but it was easily resolved. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just seperate the money your going to use for souveneirs for you and others. Food you don't have to worry much about since you get fed by your host family. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None. Came in with AP credits. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I could practice with my host mom. Some people spoke English but not very well. |
Other Program Information
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