Where to Live?? Near your school or Madrid City Center?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Have you ever lived in a city before?
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- A.
  YES AND I LOVED IT!!
- B.
  Yes, it was fine.
- C.
  Yes, but I'd rather not do it again.
- D.
  No, but I really want to try living in a city!!
- E.
  No, and I'm in no rush to live in one.
2.
Are you a morning person?
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- A.
  Yes! I can easily wake up at anytime.
- B.
  Eh... If I need to, I can do it.
- C.
  Does 10am count as the morning?
3.
If you lived in Madrid, how long would your commute be to your school?
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- A.
  Under 30 minutes
- B.
  30 minutes to one hour
- C.
  Over one hour
4.
If you lived in Madrid, how many transfers would your commute have?
- A.
  I would only need to walk.
- B.
  I would have 1-2 transfers.
- C.
  I would have 2-4 transfers
- D.
  I would have more than 4 transfers.
5.
Where are your friends living?
- A.
  Most (or all) of my friends want to live in Madrid.
- B.
  A few (or all) of my friends want to live in the town near my school.
- C.
  I don't have any friends in Spain yet.
6.
Do you like going out to the bars/clubs?
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- A.
  I love going out at night!
- B.
  I like to socialize but I also like to be home before midnight.
- C.
  Eh, I like to socialize but most of my plans end before 9pm.
- D.
  No, going out is not really my cup of tea.
7.
What's your budget for rent?
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- A.
  I can spend over 700 euros per month.
- B.
  I hope to spend 500-700 euros per month.
- C.
  I hope to spend 350-400 euros per month.
- D.
  I need to spend less than 350 euros per month.
8.
What is your budget for transportation?
- A.
  I am under 25-- so, my abono card is only 20 euros per month.
- B.
  I am over 25-- I am willing to spend around 80 euros per month on the unlimited transport card.
- C.
  I am over 25-- I can not afford the unlimited transport card.
9.
Have you researched your school's town? Are there things to do there?
- A.
  My school's town has a lot to offer-- there are lots of events and restaurants and it is cute!
- B.
  My school's town looks okay.
- C.
  My school's town looks really boring.
10.
Do you want to immerse yourself in Spanish?
- A.
  Yes! I'm moving to Spain to learn Spanish!
- B.
  Of course, but it isn't my top priority.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Madrid is for You!!
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No doubt about it, you need to be in the city center! Check out this other great CIEE blog for advice on how to spend your commute.
2.
You Should Live by Your School!
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Time to get cozy in the countryside of Spain! Enjoy your lack of a commute (or, at least a very short one!).
3.
You Will Thrive Wherever You Live!
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The bad news: I don't have an answer for you! The good news: you will thrive no matter what you decide!