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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Lot of courses in english. People is well prepared in this language.
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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
Barcelona is not a cheap city for students if you live in a student flat or residence, so the prices here were quite reasonable for me. Food and transportation is more expensive, but you will learn how to save money...
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A private foundation offers every year a grant to exchange students, what it is very cool. Not so many negative financial surprises.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To learn swedish and read about nordic culture.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don´t stress yourself, study and have fun!!!
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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
The university arranged lot of activities for the exchange students. Try to visit nordic cities and be open to all cultures and behaviours.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Be prepared to work in groups.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some courses are easy to take and to pass, others makes you study a lot. Try to choose correctly in advance and be informed.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
You live in a single room with lot of exchange student neighbours that makes you feel comfortable and have fun.
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Personal comments
Housing is available for all the exchange students. The price is reasonable if you think the type of accomodation and the services offered.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Avenyn is the best place to go. Lot of bars and discos to choose: Excet, Nivo, Lounge, Tredgarn, Sticky fingers...
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