endless learning journey Past Review

By (Technologico de Monterrey / Monterrey Institute of Technology / ITESM) - abroad from 02/18/2017 to 05/13/2017 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
different ways of seeing life, living, thinking. The difference among the profesional world and the studying one. It was totally worth, i learned so much and had a great time, lots of self growht opportunities and personal satisfaction.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very well organized and the attention really personalized and direct.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Excellent, attention given all the time, inmmediate and personnel super nice

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

i didnt take the flat they offered since i fund it quite different to what pictures show

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

i felt super safe

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

Because they look at your profile and try to give you teh best experience, the companies they work with are good and in my case startups are the best place to learn at s

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around 50 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? to look for local places and eat at home during the week and out in the weekends

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the personnel
  • attention
  • activities
* What could be improved?
  • housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? the housing aspect

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!