<p>Yeah if anyone with a 0 EFC got in how was your financial aid? If any of you guys are in Madrid now I would love to hear whether you think it’s too small or not. I read that it enrolls only about 700 students.</p>
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<p>It is small, and about half the students at any time are just visiting students instead of permanent. Whether it’s too small or not is a matter of taste. I was just a visiting student, there for a semester, so for that amount of time I thought it was fine. I think it would have been too small for me to go there permanently, but then, I went to a much larger school usually.</p>
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<p>It sounds strange but St. Louis in Madrid actually turns out to be a lot cheaper than most other schools in the US. It is also less that the home campus. They have good work-study opportunities, as well.</p>
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<p>@nyorker12: Are you there now?</p>
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<p>My son just started as a freshman and he loves it. And yes, it is much less expensive than US schools. They have generous scholarships as well as work study opportunities. So far so good!!</p>
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<p>I am currently a senior in high school and am really considering studying in spain for my first two years of college.
I have looked into SLU Madrid and am really interested in it, and from what I have read here it sounds like a good school to be in… I have also looked at Schiller International University, I was wondering if any of you guys have looked into or at least heard of Schiller International, and how do you think it compares to SLU Madrid?
The only significant difference is that SLU has work study oppurtunities and as far as i know Schiller does not.</p>
<p>Oh, and lastly does the area of Madrid where SLU Madrid is in a nice place? Is it in the downtown area of madrid or more of the outskirts? Is it near all the popular attractions?</p>
<p>Any more info would help! Thanks :)</p>
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<p>The SLU Madrid campus is located in central Madrid in an area near Ciudad Universitaria, where one of Spain´s large public universities is located. It is a a safe area, with a lot of young people out and about, and a short metro ride away from the historic city center and tourist attractions.</p>
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<p>thanks kgortz, are you there right now?</p>
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<p>I am an Admissions Counsellor at SLU Madrid. I´m happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, Madrid, our campus etc.</p>
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<p>Oh, thank you kgortz! Actually I do have a few questions about housing, if you don’t mind answering them…
- Can you tell me more about on-campus housing (pricing, meal plans, dorm styles)?
- How about off-campus housing? Where in Madrid is it a good place to live, that’s close to the campus? ( I have looked at the housing agencies’ websites that the school website suggested and I was really confused…especially with the metro zone system.) Personally, do you recommend off-campus living to students?</p>
<p>Thanks again! :)</p>
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<p>There are several options for housing. Many students choose to live with host families, which are organized by our housing department. This is a great way to practice your Spanish and integrate into the culture and everyday life, especially if you are new to Spain. The price per semester for this academic year is: 2300 Euros if you would like kitchen privileges but no meals served or 3060 Euros per semester for half board (breakfast and dinner). </p>
<p>Other students choose to life in student residences called Colegios Mayores. This is essentially the Spanish version of a dorm. They are not sponsored by the university per se, but we can help you with the application process if you are interested in this option. You can look a couple of their websites: for young women, Colegio Mayor Berrospe ([Colegio</a> Mayor Berrospe](<a href=“http://www.berrospe.org%5DColegio”>http://www.berrospe.org)), Colegio Vedruna (<a href=“http://www.cmvedruna.org);%5B/url%5D”>www.cmvedruna.org);</a> for young men, Colegio Mayor Alcal</p>
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<p>i have a question 
im new here…and im in senior year. I’m applying to SLU madrid, i actually think it’s my dream uni!! I just need a few answers before making my big final decision on it
well, here it goes :
- I got a 1640 on my SAT, and i have lots of extra activities…and my school grades are good…Oh and i still have to pass my french baccalauriat…what are my chances of getting accepted ??
- Let’s say i actually got accepted…how’s the housing ? my parents would prefer me renting a small studio or smthn, do u think that the uni could provide me with a roommate for my small appartment ??
- Lastly, i know this has already been asked…but just to comfort my parents how safe is madrid ??
xxoo</p>
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<p>Hi Tala,</p>
<p>Sorry I didn´t see your post sooner! I´m happy to help.</p>
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<li><p>Your profile sounds promising. I would need to see everything on paper, but you sound like a competitive candidate. Where are you from? If you are from France, you may also need to take a TOEFL exam to certify your English level.</p></li>
<li><p>As you can see i my post below, for housing there are 3 main options: Host family, independent living in apartments, and colegios mayores. Sounds like you´re interested in living in a flat. Most students who do this wait until after they´ve had at least a semester on campus and have made friends. That way, you can choose who to enter into a contact with. </p></li>
<li><p>Madrid has a fair amount of petty crime (pick pocketing, principally), but violent crime is more rare. SLU also offers a 24 emergency phone line that students can call to contact a staff member for assistance. [Student</a> Life - Medical Information | SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY | MADRID CAMPUS](<a href=“http://spain.slu.edu/student_life/medical_information/personal_emergency_protocol.html]Student”>http://spain.slu.edu/student_life/medical_information/personal_emergency_protocol.html)</p></li>
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<p>I hope this is helpful. Again, sorry for the delay in responding to your post.</p>
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<p>Hey I think a couple of people have left reviews of SLU-Madrid on abroad101.</p>
<p>Here’s the link: [Study</a> Abroad Program Reviews of St. Louis University: Madrid - St. Louis University in Madrid | Abroad101](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/programs/st-louis-university-madrid-st-louis-university-madrid]Study”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/programs/st-louis-university-madrid-st-louis-university-madrid)</p>
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<p>Hi… I wanted to ask you if diploma of Saint Louis University in Madrid is valuable as one in USA. thank you very much</p>
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<p>Hey,
Like many high school seniors here, I am strongly considerring attending SLU Madrid. I am from the United States and speak good Spanish. I studied in Costa Rica for a month too.I have been accepted as a permanent student but have a few questions.
- How hard is it for an American to get intigrated into Spanish culture?
- What is the aproximate cost for using the metro?
- How are the extra curricular activities? I am currently involved in theatre and want to continue that. I see on the site that they have a program but how is it?
- This is one of my parents’ biggest concerns: If i enroll and don’t like it(which I think I will but humor me), what is it like to transfer? I would prefer not to go to Saint Louis, so is it easy? Do the credits transfer?
- How easy is it to get a work grand and/or a job in Spain? My parents will pay for most of the tuition but I have to pay for travel, food, clothing etc… So I would prefer a little extra income to pay for fun and travel.</p>
<p>Thank You so much for any input you can give me! It’s a big descision that I am really stuggling with and literally any info from someone that’s been there or is there now helps a ton!</p>
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<p>The metro is 1 euro per ride, though you may also get a monthly pass (if you’re under 23 and decide to take the metro to school, it’s probably worth it), or buy 10 passes at a time.</p>
<p>I don’t think you can get a regular job without the right visa, but I know there were lots of ads for people who wanted to unofficially hire students to teach them or their families English. Some of the jobs I saw didn’t actually pay you, but gave you room and board at least.</p>
<p>The credits should transfer pretty easily, since it is an American university.</p>
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<p>I am also an undergraduate who is considering studying abroad again after I graduate and go to graduate school. I have similar questions to jubjubkempf, particularly questions 1 and 3. I have visited Madrid multiple times and feel comfortable with my Spanish, but still nervous as well!</p>
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<p>I just applied here today! It’s one of my top choices. I also noticed some of the answers in this thread are a little outdated. I was wondering what the current requirements for getting in are, what the ~approx price of everything is, and when I checked off ‘yes’ for university housing on the application, did that include home stay? Because that’s the housing I would prefer if I were to go to SLU Madrid. Thank you!!</p>
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<p>Hi saraz13, I also applied to here and was so excited to get in. Best Christmas present ever! Have you heard anything yet? I also want to stay in a home stay. I think checking “yes” on the application means that. If anyone is there now I would love to hear your opinions. Do you spend most of your time with Americans or have you hang out with people from all over the world? I hope I will be there next year! I just have to convince my parents.</p>
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