Adelante pros and cons
Adelante provided me with a great experience in the pharmacy setting. I learned a great deal about the pharmacy insurance system from my boss and, with assistance from my supervisor, could help patients and ring them out. Adelante gave me excellent housing in the center of the city to make metro access very easy. However, because the housing is in the center of a big city, it can be noisy sometimes. The location of my internship was also very close to me - only a 10 minute walk! The Adelante contact in Madrid, Angel, is helpful, although sometimes easily confused because he also runs a Spanish school full time. I would recommend either calling him (in Spanish if possible) or physically going into the school to sort out issues. The Adelante staff in California were very helpful prior and during departure, sending me resources via email and making it clear to me that I could ask any questions needed. The Spanish classes required before the start of the program were a great way to ease into my time in Madrid and the teachers are nonjudgmental and very helpful.
