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4.11 / 5 based on 753 reviews
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Jennifer D
Student lifeDescribe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
All spots were spanish students go out to (Maria Cubi, la Rambla etc.)
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Jennifer D
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with 2 spanish natives which was the best deal to practice my Spanish in all circumstances
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The university did not provide any assistance in finding housing
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Jennifer D
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Castellanos were said to be arrogant which I never felt. People are proud of there language and encourage people who try speaking Spanish. I was surprised to see native's patience et desire to have foreing student learn their language and discover their city.
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Jennifer D
AcademicCourse recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Jennifer D
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Leaving in a city suh as Barcela is of course more expensive then at home. Housing is probably the main difference. I spend more due to the fact that I wished to enjoy a maximum. Everyday life is at a reasonable cost.
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I did not have any particular money problem - I do not spend what I don't have. Travel facilities were very accesible, safe and cheap.
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Jennifer D
OverallI wish I had known...
wished it had lasted a little longer as classes only took place from April to June. Would have prefered to start in January
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
ESADE is considered as one of the best Management schools. Classes tought mix theory and real case exercises which was different from my university. Languages classes provided are of good quality. Access to library, computers etc is available and of good quality
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
I chose to live close to the university so as to avoid the morning city rush to go to class. I shared a flat with two native spanish which really helped to improve my spanish. The place was however sometimes empty so you should think of how many people you wish to be around. Access to any place in the city is easy and cheap so going out is not a problem (cabs are also available). Barcelona is a great city to live in but also to visit. I think I still haven't seen everything. I can only encourage people to go there as long as possible. Try to meet spanish native as much as possible as you will often be tempted to speak an other language with other students from abroad.
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