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Carmela G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent less money in travels because even if I traveled a lot the flights from Bremen are a way less expensive than flights from Madrid and the possible destination countries are much more.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That time passes by really fast when you are on Erasmus :)
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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
Go on doing this, it is a really good opportunity for the students, not only the internationals.
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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
Go on Erasmus to Groningen was one of the best decisions I´ve ever made.
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Nearly everybody in Groningen was able to talk in english even at the supermarkets or so. At the University the english level, in my opinion, was really good and connected to the continuous interaction with other international students, I think it was a great language experience.
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Housing
Type of housing: Student House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Maybe I would look for an apartment just to have my own space and privacy but a Student House would be again one of my best options
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Personal comments
The Houssing Office took care of absolutely everything and I did not have any complaint about it.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience