Overall Reviews
3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Jenny H
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I wish I had known...
just that I should have done it for an entire year, instead of just one semester! I regret not staying longer. When an oppurtunity arises, take it for all it's worth, because before you know it you will realize the beauty of adventure and culture throughout the world.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I really enjoyed it. It was hard for me becuase a lot of people already knoew each other and came together,because it stemmed from a University out of Boston, but I managed to meet some wonderful people. Also, the faculty was great! I met some of the most amazing people, especially Paco Frisuelos, who is the assitant director of student services, he is a great teacher and is a great help to all of the students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Definitely go!!! Also, i would go individually and not with other people because it alters the way you see and experience things. I am so much more independent and have learned a great deal about surviving on my own. It was a growing experience and was really difficult at first and now all I want to do is go back!! If you can, go for a whole year, because otherwise, I can almost guarantee you will be having Spain withdrawals!! It was so far, the greatest experience of my life.
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Rodney C
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I wish I had known...
The only thing I wished before going was to bring more clothes. I literally wore the same thing each week. It sucked. Other then that, no.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
My personal recommendation is to build more of a community between american and international students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I had the best four months of my life. I recommend this program for any college student who wants a change of scenery and wants to learn a new language, travel, or see some different in their life. Life is too short to stay in the same place. Go out and enjoy a new environment. Be careful not being a victim of vandalism. Watch your stuff and keep your American attitudes in America. Blend in with the Spanish people and have fun.
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Brian V
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I wish I had known...
I wish I knew how much I would have liked it, because I would have planned out a way to spend another semester, if not 2 more semesters there.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Overall I had a great experience. Their is a lot of support at the University. It is a very big adjustment and they offer a lot of guidence and support throughout your stay. The academics were good, as I mentioned previously I would take as many Spanish related courses as possible and leave your business/or whatever your major area of study is (unless it is Spanish!) to your home campus. I would deffinitley recomend this University. Overall I had an amazing experience.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel as much as possible in Spain, it is a beatiful country with a great history. Travel over night and sleep on the bus/train, and when you wake up you are at your destination in the morning and ready to start your day! Research hostels and read the reviews, (there are several books you can buy that have hostel guides) they are very inexpensive and if you do enough research you can find a hostel that is as nice a hotel and far cheaper.
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anonymous
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I wish I had known...
Not really. You cannot prepare yourself. I am glad I did not make any expectations or assume what it would be like. I just let it all in and enjoyed myself!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This university will make you feel right at home. Everyone (especially Paco, who is a personal assistent to every student) will do anything it takes to make you comfortable. It is unforgettable. The people are wonderful, the classes are small, and the professors are brilliant.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
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Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I strongly recommend chosing Suffolk University Madrid campus because you are within a small, close-knit environment yet still have the freedom to branch out and expose yourself to Madrid. My best advice would be to chose a school such as Suffolk University because you have the cogent support of the staff and students and still have the ability to be totally independent.
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Melissa L
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I wish I had known...
i wish i had taken my language study more seriously so i could have eased into the culture more, but i'm still grateful for what i learned
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
this is a great university. the professors are more than willing to help you with whatever you need especially Paco, Professor Suarez Galvan, Professora Carmen Sierra, Shin, Jose Luis, and Alvaro. i've never had relationships this close with any of my professors or school administrators before.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Definitely take advantage of travelling. Go to as many places as you can and don't make friends with only Americans. Get to know Spaniards, get out of your "comfort zone." Try every different kind of food you can, go to flamenco shows, the different festivals, and take lots of pictures, but i would get them developed in America. OH and pack light!
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Keri C
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The school is VERY small and there are a lot of americans there, that had its good and bad sides.
It gets VERY cold in the winter time (I am from FL:) Bring an IPOD. Watch your weight, Spanish food and all the drinking really adds up!! Exercise!! Embrace everything every minute!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Suffolk is a small university full of caring people to help you through your stay. What housing you choose is could really shape your experience.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I have really gone into a lot in the other essay areas, but just do everything. Trust me there's time. Don't sleep. You don't need to. While in Madrid I learned how to work under pressure because there was so much to do only so much could be studying. Studying in Madrid was the best experience of my life and I have gone on 2 other study abroad trips. GO GO GO. Save up your money while you are home and then go and GO BIG!! Suerte
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