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4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
for the bohemian side of Madrid, with many interesting bars go to metro Tribunal. also near to metro Anton Martin you will find amazing live jazz clubs, salsa clubs, and a nice arabaic tea room....but there are so many places in Madrid to explore, you will find very easily
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Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
the cost of living in Madrid is fairly inexpensive, and so is renting an apartment
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Personal comments
the housing was nice in that it was great for meeting international students, but the rules that the university have are too restrictive. in the dorms, for example, one is not allowed to have visitors of any kind, and the students are monitored unnecesarily by cameras, not for security, but to be checked on for breaking rules
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it is easy to be immersed into the Spanish language in Madrid, because not so many Spainards speak English, so it forces you to practice, which is good
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
be careful with going out, as nightlife is the way of life in Madrid
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Overall
I wish I had known...
bring less than you think you need
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
make the most of your time, because it goes by soooo fast
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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
have fun, Spain is such an amazing culture to experience
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
when you're in a city like Madrid, it can be very difficult to concentrate...it's all about balance
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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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