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Spain: UAlbany in Madrid

Name: Spain: UAlbany in Madrid
Brand: University at Albany Education Abroad
SKU: 72435
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Spain
- Madrid

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Art History Communications Education Marketing Mathematics Political Science Psychology Sociology

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Program Type

Direct Enrollment

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Dormitory Host Family

Language

Spanish

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Last Updated: Feb 08, 2017

Last Reviewed: Jun 01, 2016

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The UAlbany in Madrid program offer courses focusing on general education requirements, some of UAlbany’s most popular courses, and Spanish language study. Courses include local excursions that give you the opportunity to learn firsthand the lessons and theories taught in the classroom.

Located in the trendy Las Salesas district, a block away from the Plaza de Colón and a stone’s throw away from the Paseo de Recoletos, the UAlbany in Madrid program operates out of the AIL Formación. With modern facilities, AIL Formación offers classroom, computer, and lounge space for students. Take a virtual tour of the facility by clicking here. Shops, cafés, and eateries are plentiful in the Las Salesas district.

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Every Tuesday for over eight weeks during my study abroad, I went to work with kids in a local bi-lingual middle school. I would pull out as many as five to six and work with them more intimately on the subject for that hour. This was an amazing experience to add to my many memories of studying abroad. The exposure to knowledge and freer ways of thinking that the children have access to amazes me. I loved the opportunity to speak with them in English and correct their speaking mistakes. I also became very aware of how important it is for me as an educator to pronunciate effectively so they are able to hear the differences between our languages and the sounds of our letters. This made me realise the direction of my teaching career will focus more on ESL learning with people of all ages.

What would you improve about this program?

I would say the level of classes was a lot "easier" than I had been expecting. I would say one area to improve upon is the English speaking outlet provided by some teachers and enforcing less use of our native tongue. I found some of the classes not as challenging as I had hoped, partly because of the use of English.

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Why did you pick this program?

The program offers a great location to study in, classes that transfer over to fulfill degree requirements, and includes excursion trips around Spain.

What do you tell your friends who are thinking about going abroad?

That they MUST go! It is an experience that will change your life and your person. The amount of knowledge you gain about yourself and the world has no price tag. Everyone should go abroad for at least 4-5 weeks to understand life from another perspective and gain an appreciation for cultures that differ from their own.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Be prepared for schedule changes! Things come up and sometimes plans change, there is no need to freak out because you have no control over these situations most of the time.

What's your favorite story to tell about your time abroad?

I went to Granada with my two roommates and our host mom. We woke up before seven in the morning to catch the bus to wait in line for tickets to go through La Alhambra, a medieval castle built by the Arab Kingdom. We arrived and waited in line for 3 hours, to finally get tickets for that evening! Turns out, the passes we bought were for the most extravagant part of the castle and our tour being in the evening, we were surrounded by the beautiful starlit sky, which played an important role to the reflecting pools in this part of the castle. We were blown away by the amazing detailed engravings that make up this building and I walked away feeling so humbled by the beauty I witnessed made by man's hand that I cried!

Did you feel safe while traveling?

Yes. People are always terrified of the worst-case scenarios, and that tends to hold people back from traveling. The reality is, everywhere has the potential to be "dangerous". If you let that be your main concern, you will not have any fun and incredible experiences will pass you by. Use common sense and good judgement, and there is no reason not to hop on a plane or train and just go. Be aware of your surroundings and 99 percent of the time people are always willing to help you. Most importantly, go with your GUT - trust it and trust yourself.

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