Reviews of Schiller International University, Madrid (SIU) | Spain

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Stachia A

Schiller International University, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

IT WAS NOT TOO CHALLENGING. THE SPAINSH PROGRAM AT SCHILLER IS GREAT I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CP

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

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Jose M

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA

Overall

I wish I had known...

Better means of finding a place to live.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Work hard at your studies, but do take advantage of the culture and travels. The best experience is the international atmosphere at the University and within Madrid.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Do some research before hand at home, in respect to living conditions. Plan your travels ahead of time in order to pick up better deals and for them to work around your studies.

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Joanna M

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International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I'm glad I knew nothing. The lesser expectations one has, the better.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

IF you want to earn a simple American degree go for it. But a warning, the administration is the worst out there. MOst private schools are business so money is paramount regardless of what the flyers say. You have to actively seek what you want to learn. Overall, I would rate this university on a scale of 1-10--- a 5.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Listen to your heart.

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Ralitsa I

University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

There was no housing provided by the university, only assistance to find an apartment.

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anjalaeer

Int. School of Mgmt, Dortmund, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

1

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

1

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Good place to combine fun with studdies.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I would do it again.

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Ralitsa I

University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your Spanish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It was quite exciting to be in Spain without being able to speak Spanish and it was a lot of fun trying to get around not knowing anything. Eventually, I learned enought to get around without problem. As far as the university is concerned, the courses were thought it English and so there never were communication issues.

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