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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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At times, it was frustrating but overall the language barrier got easier as force events took place.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, I ate out more and couldn't buy groceries to cook at home, telephone system is pretty primative not like our cell phone plans in the US, housing was an expensive cost for going abroad, travel was readily accessible which was convinent therfore causing an increase in expense.
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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
Really understand the exchange rate. Try not to eat away your money so that you can travel!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The cost of living in an apartment was so much cheaper and being an exchange student doesn't require a 6000k instead you can enroll in the University for a fraction of that cost!
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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 more of the spanish students involved with the language program so that we can meet more of them.
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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
Don't overpack, bring peanut butter and a strip of carpet, don't buy the telephone card that has a little gold square on the right upperhand corner to call to the US instead go to Sol in one of those kisko for $13 card that gives you sooo many more minutes, go to a travel agent for great travel packages, wake up early even if it hard, put yourself in awkward situtations so that you can learn more about yourself, avoid subway and mcdonalds so that you can try the palle (if you loose too much weight because you can't find anything you like, the ham and cheese is a great alternative).
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Academic
Course recommendations
The courses were amazing, the teachers were empathetic but strict!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more conversational!
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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: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
This is a hard question because most students want their freedom. Luckily, I was blessed with a relaxed environment and was forced to speak the language.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
near by pubs, calle de princessa, soccer games!, prado, retiro (park), crazy cool huka bar (can't remember the name, its been three years).
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