Universidad Pontificia Comillas SAPIENS Summer : Reviews (Madrid)

My host university made the program very cooperative to travel throughout the program. For this reason, I was able to travel to many other countries in Europe, and experience many cultures in Europe.

I found the practice in Spanish to be the most rewarding. Learning a second language has opened new possibilities for my future, and helped be experience the culture in Spain in a more authentic way. I also found the course covering Sustainability which I took over the summer to be a eye opening experience in the amount of care we need to take to preserve the resources and environment of our planet. Especially in the modern day, an understanding of how humanity's activities are affecting the planet is becoming crucial in industry and everyday life.

I found it most rewarding that my Spanish speaking skills was improved exponentially and my ability to communicate with a whole new group of people.

The most rewarding parts of the program were the personal growth and independence that came from immersing myself in a new lifestyle and culture. Living and studying in Madrid taught me how to live independently, creating my own schedule, planning my own trips, and adapting to daily life in a different country. Adjusting to the Spanish lifestyle was challenging at first, but once I learned how to live there, I felt part of the country and its culture. Visiting the Parado Museum, and seeing the impact religion how religion has shaped Spain's history and modern-day identity made the experience even more impactful. Gaining a new sense of confidence while learning and living in an unfamiliar place was what made the program truly rewarding.