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4.18 / 5 based on 325 reviews

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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Being spaniard, I hadn´t communication problems. Nevertheless I've enlarged my vocabulary scope.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, telephone & accomodation because in my home country I live with my parents.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
it´s all experience!!!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
better weather conditions in autumn. There´s no transition from summer to winter!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
quality of courses, reputation within the country and abroad, good technical equipment, private university
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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
During internship period I recommend to travel a lot, learn the surroundings e.g. Aranjuez, El Escorial, Toledo, Segovia, etc. During your studies you have time to do all the things you wanna do,don´t get stressed. Enjoy your stay here. It´s an unique life experience.
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Academic
Course recommendations
unfortunately, courses are prearranged
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more self-study, improve participation of students in course
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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 interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
night spots: Cool, Fun, Nuit, Elite,
areas: Alonso Martinez, Orense
events: military parade on Castellana on october 12th, vuelta de España (cycling), football game of Real Madrid, Cuartel Conde Duque, El Prado, Reina Sofía,Plaza españa
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
a flat-dhsring community with students of different backgrounds is a unique experience!
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Personal comments
I can´t complain about the circusmstances refering to accomodation. Best location (5 min. from University), interesting people who will join me in Germany
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