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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would live in an apartment because you have more freedom but if you wanted to meet people it I would suggest living in a dorm.
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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 within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Sol has the most areas to go out in but there are so many different places and cultural experiences in this city.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That is a very hard adjustment in the beginning but totally worth it!
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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
It is small but everyone is so friendly and the teachers are helpful and understanding. It is very conducive to international students. It is also such a fun city to go to school.
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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
Travelling is easy to do and you should see a travel agent for flights because they are generally cheaper!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Spanish Cultural Studies
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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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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are times that it is hard but with effort it is a lot better.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent a lot of money because I travelled a lot but everything else seems to be cheaper.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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