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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
The center of Madrid is very good,Plaza Santana,Sol.There are mainly bars, but are for all kinds of music preferences, english hits or spanish music.Moncloa is a place you should visit as well as the bars near the Bernabeau, although a bit "pijos". Drinking is very cheap in Spain, and especially chupitos=shots!You should definitely go to Suristan,for Latin music, Joyeria, for shots and english dance music, Palacio Gavinier, if I remember correctly the name,for the international nights.You will definitely enjoy!Near the university, Momentos is the best bar!
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Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because the apartment is the best place for good student-life!I might have look, though, for a place in the center of Madrid.
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Personal comments
An apartment near the university is quite cheap, and definitely cheaper than one in the center of Madrid.Also it's better than a room in the Residency if you want your private place.But it'll take you a while to find something good.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the beggining I could speak very good spanish,and I was surprised to find out that most spanish people don't speak english!Also I didn't expect the Welcome Day to be held only in spanish.But I should admit that most spanish people are very willing to help you in any way.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spant more because in Athens I live with my parents!
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Spain has very cheap nightlife.Bars and drinks are very cheap!Aslo shopping is quite cheap!!Eating, traveling are more expensive.Also the telephone costs!In overall, it's the perfect place for a good student life!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Most of the them are of high level.The university offers most of the classes in spanish, but you can find many which are also taught in English.
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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...
That people don't speak english.I would have studied spanish earlier!
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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
The university is good-organised,the campus is very nice and the people very polite!Though, it will be very usefull if they could arrange the accomodation for their incomming students.
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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
I had a very good time in Madrid.Erasmus is really something everybody should try!And I believe that Madrid is one of the best places.It has good weather and perfect nightlife!Travel to other places;Sevilla is very beautiful,taste paella, go to tullfightings, enjoy all the fiestas!Just give it a try!And always use "hasta luego"!
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