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Arianna M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
In a campus you are never alone and you can know a lot of people of all over the world.
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Personal comments
The only bad point is that you have very little space for yourself (but for some months it's good).
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Arianna M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
All the quarter of 'Lavapies' and 'los Austria'. The El Prado Museum, a Corrida, the Retiro's Park,...
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Arianna M
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing in particular.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very well organized.
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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 very beautiful country with nice people.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Arianna M
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems with the language. Maybe it help me the fact that italian and spanish are very similar.
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Arianna M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
At home I live with my parents so I have not to pay for accomodation.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items