Just a word of warning, if you use stick deodorant or solid deodorant, you might want to pack a few extra sticks in your bag because it is nearly impossible to find in Madrid. I made the mistake of only bringing one, thinking that I could purchase a couple of sticks when I arrived.
However, to my surprise, stick deodorant is not very common there. Instead, many people use roll-on or aerosol sprays such as “AXE.” There is nothing wrong with this, but it is not what I was used to, and it made me a little uncomfortable, considering that the temperature in Madrid can reach upwards of 100 degrees Fahrenheit at the peak of the summer.
Do yourself a favor a drop a couple of extra speed sticks in your bag before you take off for Madrid. It will save you a lot of unneeded hassle.
My experience in Madrid definitely impacted me personally, professionally, and academically. In addition, Madrid is perfect for anyone to intern or study abroad because it has a substantial international community.
I could network and meet people from all different parts of the world that I probably would have never met otherwise. I also got an objective, local perspective of the city due to the nature of the program. I had to find everything on my own, housing, transportation, etc.
This resulted in a non-watered-down, fully immersive experience. I lived in a regular flat, went grocery shopping, and commuted daily to work like a local. I enjoyed the lifestyle in Spain and am strongly considering returning there soon for graduate school.