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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It's easy to get caught up in the social buzz in Madrid - whilst going out, food and transport are all somewhat cheaper than in Dublin, my social activity increased greatly, leading to me spending more....
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid nightclubs, drink in the small bars and cafes, control yourself a little, as Madrid can be a shopper's paradise.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a decent level of Spanish when I arrived in Madrid, and was determined to speak as little English as possible throughout my time here. As a result I had few problems, but I don't recommend ICADE (my programme in particular) for those with a low level, as it's not easy and few exceptions are made. The Erasmus students are treated rather more favourably, with less hours of class, including some with English as the language of instruction.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Cost of accomodation was a bit of a shock
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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
Come to ICADE, be prepared to immerse yourself in a different culture, ADAPT.
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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
Enjoy Madrid. If you don't, there's a problem somewhere.
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Academic
Course recommendations
As a result of my degree I had very little choice with regard to my courses, so I don't know what's available to Erasmus students.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some of the teachers are useless, and the evaluation methods used are somewhat unprofessional, relying to a large extent on attendance at class and whether or nor the teacher likes you on a personal level. At the same time I did have some excellent teachers during my two years in ICADE.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Semana Santa (Easter Week) Café Roldán, Café El Greco, ICADE Cafeteria is great as well!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independence, to live with native speakers.
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Personal comments
It's not cheap to live near ICADE, but the area is excellent, well served by transport and all the facilities you can possibly think of are nearby. It's a great central location in Madrid.
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