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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I enjoyed speaking Spanish on an everyday basis. ALthough I did find it difficult to take notes in classes.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because it was cheaper
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A nice apartment can be rented for the same price as a grotty student house in UK. CLothes and shoes were much cheaper so I stocked up big time!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Excess baggage costs a fortune, I wish I could have found a way of transporting my things more cheaply
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university is ok. The Erasmus association they have is brilliant, lots of parties and trips organised. Madrid is a fantastic city to live in
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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
Lots of pickpockets - always be careful when out and about especially in Sol and Gran Via.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Japanese Culture was an interesting course
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More structuring of courses. Very higgeldy piggeldy teaching methods and exams seemed shambolic
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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?
There is more choice of area, apartment type, who to live with etc. Gives you more independence.
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Personal comments
I did not see university housing as I rented an apartment independently. It was enjoyable although I rented with 2 English girls from my home university so I didn't get to practice very much Spanish at home! However, we were the only English people in the area and there we experienced typical Spanish life in respect to the local bars, shops and other facilities.
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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 outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Areia on c/Hortaleza. Very chilled out bar, also does good menu del dia. Amazing mojito cocktails! Casa Mingo - chicken and cider, absolutely delicious and cheap. Ananda - outdoor nightclub next to Atocha.. very classy. only open in Summer
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