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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I appreciate my own space and the ability to feel free and comfortable amongst it.
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Personal comments
The University does not have its own accomadation.
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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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
LL Bar de Copas near Chueca. Best cafe is Mama Ines on Hortaleza. The Crystal Palace in Retiro is not to be missed. The Palace Gardens are worth the walk.
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Academic
Course recommendations
You have to have a very independant personality, as all the work is left up to you. There are several outlets for information, but you have to do the work yourself.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, the system is very different to my University in London, which was strange for me but it does work in its own way.
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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...
The University system and what to expect academically.
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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
More inter-communication between the offices.
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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
Be prepared for a culture shock. The system and the people are very, very laid back. They also tend to stick within there own groups so the Ersmus Association is recommended.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In London, which is one of the most expensive cities in the world, things like food, drinking amd travel cost qutie a bit and continue to rise. The pound is very strong and exchanges for a decent amount in the host country.
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Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Look out for pay as you go phones, the tariffs are such a rip off.
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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
Spanish was required all of the time, however there are more than enough foreign students to allow you to speak in your mother tongue.
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