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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
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
In the beginning it was hard understanding people, but in the end I controlled the language very good and I still practice it. I am glad to have succeeded in my first goal, learning Spanish
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife and housing simply are more expensive, also when you live in a same kind of house or go out as much as at home. Food and shops in general are cheaper in Spain then in Holland
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Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy a abonno for the public transport in a tobacco-shop, it saves you a lot of money
A lot of groceries are cheapest inj the dia, and vegetables/fruits you can buy cheap in the mercados
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That all classes are in Spanish,and it is recommended to know good Spanish before taking classes there
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
make sure you prepare yourself well, arrange temporary housing and your papers before going
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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
Do not expect a very high level of education, but if you want to learn Spanish and have fun, enjoy a beautiful city and atmosphere Madrid is the place to be
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Academic
Course recommendations
pick many courses the first week and then choose your favourites, and have a chat with the teacher the first time explaining who you are and ask for examination
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
a better organization and service towards students
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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 - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I liked it that way, I had my independence
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Personal comments
There was very little support from the university
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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
casa de cervezas on thursday night for many international students and cheap
palacio de gaviria on thursday the disco for international students (thursday is the night for students in general)
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