Madrid is my city! Thanks Intern Madrid Past Review
By Rosangela (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore / Unicatt) - abroad from 04/02/2016 to 05/29/2016 with
The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program
Spanish language, How to work and to live better!
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. |
I spent two amazing months in Madrid. The best program for people that really want to learn and live! With an interesting job placement, a city with the highest quality of life indicator that I have seen in my life and a cultural environment very stimulating, I suggest everyone do an Internship with The Intern Madrid! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Thalassa is a wonderful on-site administrator, always available, open-minded and helpful, interesting in your opinions and ideas, she will make your Madrid Experience as much comfortable as possible! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Beautiful and big apartment near the center with no-interns people! I was scared at First but When I moved in and I have seen that I was going to live with people From Greece, Spain, US and French, I understood that This Could be my chance to discover new worlds, new cultures and new points of view! |
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I'm italian so it is very complicated to satisfy my taste! Now I have to say that the Spanish Culinary Tradition is an incredible replecemnt! High quality food and beverage! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
At work, at home and everywhere spanish people are very nice and polite, I have found friends from Spain and all Around the world because Madrid is a multicultural city! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I will never stop to say that Madrid is the Best metropolis for a woman! I have always felt safe because Madrid never sleeps! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I found out myself, How and where I want to live! |
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) |
Everything depends on you, Madrid is not expensive so that if you are not rich you can have a complete experience Anyway! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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 |
As much as possible, before coming I couldn't say even Hola in spanish, after few weeks I Could talk and relate with people in Spanish! This is amazing! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try to talk as much as possible even if you are not Sure to be right! People will understand you Anyway! |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how is wonderful Madrid, so that I Could be prepared! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
