An Experience of a Lifetime

This was truly one of the greatest semesters of my life. Being in a city so full of culture and livelihood led to an adventure every single day. There was never a dull moment in Madrid. I stayed with an incredible host family who really made me feel welcome and helped me gain a better hold on the Spanish language. The classes through IES were also very informative in terms of learning more about the Spanish culture, however they could have been more challenging for the students. I also really enjoyed that there were no classes on Friday, which gave students ample time to travel. IES also gave students multiple travel opportunities with the program to various locations in Spain that were all very interesting. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who would like to learn Spanish in a lively and vibrant city like Madrid!