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Janine L
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Alonzo Martinez and Bilbao. and of course, Sol for nightlife. places not to be missed teh Retiro park on a sunday afternoon, Gran Via and the wonderful plazas.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
great experience and very helpful to learn more about spain and make new friends
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Janine L
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I already had an extensive knowledge of spanish so it is hard to see a real progression. however, i have learned more local madrileño slang and mannerisms as well as more confidence when i speak.
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Janine L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
There is so much to do in Madrid alone. and then all of spain and europe. it costs alot to do things.
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don´t spend alot of time in sol. things cost more. there is alot of tourism here so the price differences are tremendous. you can get things cheaper off the beaten path...it justs takes effort.
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Janine L
Academic
Course recommendations
there are evaluations that are available that are very helpful i nchoosing classes. but lots of teachers open to having foreigners in their class.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, Autónoma is an excellent univesity
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Start conversations with Spaniards, they are friendly and you may wind up with a new friend very easily.
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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
Autónoma is a challenging institution with a great international learning atmosphere and accessible facilities.
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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
Spain is said to be the best country in Europe because of the people, nightlife, and places. YOu´ll soon agree.
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