One of the best experiences I have ever had! Past Review

By (University of Miami) - abroad from 05/05/2017 to 07/01/2017 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program is absolutely incredible!!! I had one of the most valuable learning experiences with the company I was placed with. The internship helped me obtain various skills and an immense amount of knowledge that will help me in the future. Living in Madrid has also allowed me to experince Spanish culture in a completely new way and it is truly an incredible location to live in. This program introduced me to some incredible people who have become some of the greatest friends I could ask for, and I would recommend this program to absolutely everyone and anyone looking for the opportunity to intern abroad!!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Incredible learning experience. The content that I was exposed to at my work place was truly eye opening and it will help me the rest of my undergraduate degree

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

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

This program is absolutely incredible. I was fortunate enough to be placed with an amazing company and have the opportunity to make life long friends.

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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 internship I was placed in
  • The friends I made
  • The location
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have extended my stay, 8 weeks were not nearly long enoguh.