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4.18 / 5 based on 325 reviews
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Aurelie G
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would recommend a stay in Madrid, though the campus life at Icade is not very interesting
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Complutense is a better choice...
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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
Try to find roommates in the center, it's much more convenient to go out
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“Recomendable, pero con algunos años de experiencia mucho mejor”
David G
Spain, Graduate
Management Science, 2007
Overall
Se aprende más en 1 año MBA que en 5 de carrera.
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Pros
Nivel de algunos profesores
Cons
Nivel de algunos profesores
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biggls
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a decent level of Spanish when I arrived in Madrid, and was determined to speak as little English as possible throughout my time here. As a result I had few problems, but I don't recommend ICADE (my programme in particular) for those with a low level, as it's not easy and few exceptions are made. The Erasmus students are treated rather more favourably, with less hours of class, including some with English as the language of instruction.
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lilly2
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I lived at my parent's before comming in Spain so I never had to spend money on accomodation, travel or food. But in general and in most fields, prices are lower in Spain.
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Food, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The most surprising thing in Madrid is that you usally have to pay your rent cash.
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Saskia M
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In the beginning I had difficulties with the language since my Spanish wasn't really good. But over the last months it was improved, especially by having contact to other international students and Spanish people and during my internship in Madrid.
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Birgit S
Housing
Type of housing: shared flat
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: shared flat
Why?
I'd chose a shared flat again, for me it's the best option...
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Personal comments
housing arranged by the university is possible though it's quite expensive. the university ("Oficina de Información y Acogida") offers a list of vacant flats close to ICADE. very helpful.
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