Amazing experience in Madrid Past Review
By Mohammad Varel Marentama (University Utara Malaysia (UUM)) - abroad from 07/01/2017 to 08/12/2017 with
The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program
I learned a lot of things from the company, culture, professional work, friendship, networking, languages improvement and international experiences. very worth it for all student who still doing their degree and want to try something different and stand out from the crowd for international experiences.
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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. |
One of the best way to learn and having international work experiences. expanding the network beyond the limit with other intern and the program as well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Beyond my expectation. It's great and professional. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It's was great arrangement where the intern lived together in some apartment and very diverse. |
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Madrid is the big city, there isn't nothing to worry about the food. diverse and international. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I feel very integrated with Spanish culture and enjoyed |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
overall, I feel safe and enjoy in Madrid. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
since, this program is unpaid internship it would be better for me to have paid internship in the future. |
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) |
the price of the food not really expensive but anyway most of the time I cooked by my self. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100-%150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I do have, if you can cook by your self its better because you can use that money to visit another cities during weekend and travel after the program ended. |
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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Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | have a basic spanish |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
