I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) during Fall 2022, this was my junior year. I was able to take classes that had a direct equivalence to UF classes towards my Biomedical Engineering (BME) major. This is important because you do not want to fall behind in your path to graduation. I arranged housing independently, contacting a student housing agency located in Spain. I am fluent in Spanish, which facilitated communication. I found two other UF students going to UC3M the same semester as me through a group chat that was created by the UF International Center. We decided to share an apartment in the heart of Madrid. Our daily commute to class was a 40 minute metro ride. It may sound long, but not having to drive was amazing. The Madrid metro system is incredibly efficient. I enjoyed the UC3M, located in the Leganés area of Madrid. My classes were all taught in English, but there were mainly Spanish students in all of them. The BME major is only offered in English at UC3M. I managed to travel around Spain during the weekends via their Renfe train system. My experience in Madrid was amazing!

UF offers students a vast array of exciting study abroad programs. Studying abroad is a great opportunity for students to broaden their perspectives and immerse themselves in new cultures. The UF International Center provides students with the resources and guidance needed throughout this process.