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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Catalan was a problem occasionally. Teachers decide on which the language teaching. Hence I enrolled in a catalan course of 80 hours.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Price diference between the UK and Spain
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
the website used to be only in catalan, but they changed it recently, so now it's in 3 languages.
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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
It's worth travelling around a bit in Catalonia, and other parts of Spain, especially for famous fiestas (San Fermines, Semana Santa, Las Fallas)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure you choose Spanish or English modules, or you might have to take a course in catalan, which of course is not a problem if you speak the language.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
clearer indications of the language of the modules
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i like my indendence and sharing with other people
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Personal comments
Housing at university was reasonable, however it was 50 mintues from Barcelona, and i prefered to live in the city. the rooms at university accommodation are shared.
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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
La Mercé in Septembr is great.
CLUBS: Otto Zutz (RnB, HipHop)
Café di Roma
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