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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The university offered some pretty good language courses for foreign students. But I learned more in the daily life and by reading.
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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
It takes some time to figure out the best tariffs and of course you make more international calls then at home!
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Europa 15 de Telefonica. You can call every day 15 minutes to a country of the EU. For 1500 Pts./month. There exist a variety of call back cards which can be found in "locutorios" (private phone shops!).
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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...
You should start looking for a flat at least a month before the university starts. In the first month of the course everybody looks for housing. You can make a good bargain by starting early!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get on the ERASMUS trips. They are excellent. If you have any administration problems contact the ORI (oficina de relaciones internacionales = student exchange office!). They are very kind.
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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
You should travel as much as you can. There a lot of things to see and visit in Spain. I recommend the Lonly Planet "Spain"!. Very useful.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
football match in Bernabeu; art museums;
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Cheaper than students residence; easy to find quite cheap housing in Madrid; freedom
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Personal comments
I was content with my room. There wasn`t any problems with my flatmates and I lived next door to university.
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