ICADE

That I was going to make through to the end! I have worried less.

It is very academic.

it was not my first trip in spain but it was my longer one, and i am totaly satisfyed

Teachers and courses are realy interessant, so even if you want to enjoy the spanish night life, try to wake up the morning, it is a real opportunity.

No, I felt very well informed thanks to study reports from other students.

ICADE is certainly a prestigious university in Spain and an asset for your CV. It does not have a campus as such, and therefore there is not much of a campus life style. The teaching style may seeem a bit old fashioned to students from more anglosaxon academic traditions, but it really depends on the teacher. Work load and academical standard is good, but not too demanding (again depending on the person). I managed to get good results in all subjects and still have time for a rich social live outside university.

You will have to get to know other students independantly, the school does not help in any way to introduce you to other students than in your class.

Do not be affraid to have your own oppinion, but be prepared to back it up with an explination.

How few facilities were available to students in ICADE, regarding student clubs/societies etc. There was a very limited selection of things you could do and they were generally more expensive than the equivalent at home.

The standard of tuition is very good but some lecturers seem to prefer not to have foreign students in their classes. It's very well located in the centre of Madrid, so if you live nearby you'll be close to everything. I'm glad I chose it.

No not really. I find the best way for me to deal with a new adventure/experience is to jump into it and deal with it as it goes. I felt I had enough basic knowledge and information with me to deal with whatever had to be dealt with.

I would not do the dual degree program and am still glad I didn't. The school offers more social and experience value rather than academic in my opinion. Joining the E4U student organization there and going to their functions is a great way to meet new international students. The acadmic life there is pretty much a bummer in my opinion. It just doesn't fit well with me I guess. But overall the school is still a good time if you can stop stressing about academics and enjoy yourself a bit. Afterall, this experience is not just about what you learn in school.