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anonymous
Overall
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 ...
(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 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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Julia K
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Course recommendations
Take all your courses at once so you have more free days and have more time to have fun!
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Personal comments
The professors didn't have us pay too much attention to the texts, I almost with I hadn't bought them. And then you can't even sell them back.
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Mara S
Academic
Course recommendations
Some courses were very strong, especially the Spanish Cultural Studies course. It would have been nice had there been some more options. I recommend students take as many classes as they can in Spanish.
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My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
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Personal comments
Better teaches in some areas.
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Keri C
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I wish I had known...
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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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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Christine L
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I wish I had known...
To not bring so much stuff like clothes. To not worry so much to bring things liek pictures from home. Peanut butter (dosent exist here)
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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
Excellent, the programs put together are great and so are the coordinators and teaachers! They go out of their way to help you feel more confortable and to help you to understand. Classes are good because of who teaches them. It is more of a small envioornment, so you get to know everyone then are able to branch out into the culture to get the full 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
Wether you are thinking "is this really gonna be that great?" or "is this right fo me?" the answer is YES! I would recomend astudy abroad to anyone, you are yougng, learning, capable of having freedom to fdo whatever. You need to do this, it is an amazing exprience, you have no idea what your in for, but belive me it is wonderful.
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