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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Because things are cheaper in Spain
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
way more english spoken than i thought. Many Americans
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Overall
I wish I had known...
not knowing anything is part of the fun
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
very helpful and providing, but too intense on the academics
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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
Always make the best of your situation and realize that you are there to learn and enjoy a DIFFERENT culture, not your own. ENJOY
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Academic
Course recommendations
Choose ones that will teach you about the culture and language of Spain. Not basic acedemis classes
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
the academics corses were too intense for studying abroad
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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 equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The nightclubs...sol
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Like being independent, and i already speak the language
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Personal comments
Great location and great roomates
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