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4.06 / 5 based on 164 reviews
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Laurie P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
drinks were more expensive, mainly becuase of the lack of local student culture, ie student nights and price deals.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Just make sure you keep an eye on how much you are spending as it is very easy to overspend.
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Laurie P
Languages
Language 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
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
For the first couple of months it was easy to get by without making too much effort, but once i did start making an effort (to speak to the south american contingent, or the spanish students) i found that my standard improved more.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
A bit more about the spanish student lifestyle.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is ok, but the more effort you put in the more you will gain.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
A brilliant crowd of erasmus students, from many countries, a beautiful town and region well worth seeing.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Most classes require group work, so you have to make an effort with the other students to get something out of it.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Dont miss the local fiestas!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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