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4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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Interaction with international students
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I went knowing basic spanish and came back to the US in 6 months almost fluent.
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go to SLU because you will have a great time and meet a lot of great people.
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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
Travel and get the most out of your time over there.
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on prepaid cards since I could not get a contract for phone service, as well as nightlife which adds up in the end.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
7 digit pin numbers from the USA do not work in Spanish ATM's
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In sol there were lots of bars and clubs. However, it was nice to avoid the touristy parts and go to the true spanish clubs. Everyone must go to the south of Spain.
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Helped me dramatically improve my language skills and got the true Spanish experience.
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Personal comments
I lived with a family in downtown Madrid and they were great. They helped me adapt to the new culture and with any other needs.
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