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4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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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
Its pretty tough at times, especially if you are at a pharmacy and need medication-and have to explain what you need in Spanish, but thats all apart of the experience. You have to embarrass yourself a little if you want to get anywhere. Live and learn!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more in travel and telephone because at home I don't travel that much and I don't need to call long distance as much becuase I am home.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get student discounts whenever you can, at museums and travel agencies
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that I would have known more about Spanish food because I didn't like it very much. But it wasn't that big of a deal
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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, its a lot of fun, you are very independent, and if you want to go on organized school trips, they have those too.
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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
Try new things, be cautious but not afraid. Try to avoid going to the same bars or clubs that all the other American students go to, make international friends! Branch out and be independent. Keep your options open and try to get to know your city before you take off on weekend trips. Get to know your new home!!
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Academic
Course recommendations
The art and dance classes are a lot of fun!
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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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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I feel I would have felt more independent. My host family had rules and guidelines that we had to follow. We also didn't have much privacy living in the space they provided for us.
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Personal comments
It is a hit or miss experience. You could be placed with a welcoming family or you could be placed with a very rigid and unwelcoming family. You don't know what you are going to get, but I suppose that is the best part, you have no idea, its all a new experience!
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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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
If you are going to attend SLU in Madrid, their are many local cafes and restaurants that surely current students will let you in on. Blended and Tienda Verde are within walking distance, excellent quick lunchs. Rastro (flee market) and Retiro (park) on Sundays are a must! You will know what I mean when you get there.
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