Reviews of Suffolk University, Madrid Campus | Spain

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Stefanie G

University of Florida, Gainesville, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I was proficient in day-to-day conversaton, but I did not take class in Spanish

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Marthe O

Høgskolen i Ålesund, Alesund, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

A private grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Everybody knows that Norway is an expencive country, and although Madrid is not the cheapest place in Spain, I felt rich compared with my own country.

Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

The Discos/ Nightclubs charge over-price for the drinks!! Wherever the locals eat/ drink, you'll find GOOD quality food/ drinks, for less money..

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Julia K

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Living with 12 other students was great, I always had someone to hang out with and became close to most of them.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Flora is the best! If you are sociable and want to meet a variety of different people...stay there. BUT, you must also be able to get along with all kinds of people. I loved it!

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Erika M

Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

I spent more on food because I was curious to taste the differenmt foods. Telephone? I called my family in the States. Accomadation? We traveled frequently. Nightlife? We went out 4-5 times a week!

Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Housing, Telephone:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Save LOTS of money so that if any opppurtunities arrise you can do whatever you choose!

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Marthe O

Høgskolen i Ålesund, Alesund, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

It's impossible to describe Madrid in just a few words!.. I've been back several times since, and I'm still not bored with it! They have a million pubs and disco's, and the party never stops!!! We love the places around Plaza St. Ana and Chueca, but you'll soon find your own favourite...

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