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Anna R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The level of prices in Spain is higher then in Poland, especially in Madrid the cost of living is very high.
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Well, I suggest opening an account in a local bank to save on so called transactional costs.If you want to make some abroad calls use: LOCUTORIO!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Well, in advance I had to make a pre-declaration of courses but later I had the whole month (October)to make a final declaration. So I could talk to teachers, ask about everything, talk to students etc.I could pick the courses from the whole faculty of Business&Economics and also 2 subjects from different faculties of Complutense.So I picked some courses from Business Science, Economics, European Studies and also from Spanish and English Filology.I recommend to take time while choosing subjects, talk to teachers, students and take courses not only from your main field of study.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Well, to me everyting was OK, but compering to my University in Poland, the standard of courses and then the final exames at Complutense were "easier" then in Poland.But on the other hand in Madrid I was asked to do much more 'practical' proyects, presentations etc. So overall, I liked it.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that the international student experience is such great opportunity and fun!!!!!:):)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Well, Complutense is the biggest university in Spain. There are some red tape problems and not everything is clear to a foreigner. As far as the Faculty of Business&Economics is concerned, they have quite wide offer of courses but all of them are in Spanish. The standard and quality of courses is actually up to teachers so before making a final declaration I suggest making an "investigation" in advance ;);).
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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
Well, to get to Madrid, the best way is to take a plane and get off at Barajas Airport. In Madrid, to move through the city so called ABONO is a must!It costs about 35 euro/month and you can use all means of public transport (metro, bus). Madrid is localizated in the center of Spain so travalling by buses, trains you can visit the north of Spain (Pais Vasco, Cantabria, Galicia), the east coast ( Catalunia), the south (Andalucia) and have a trip to Portugal!! :):) Euro26 Student Card gives you some discounts.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I didn't have any problems. Whenever I had some doubts I asked my native friends or teachers.:):)
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I shared an apartment with other erasmus students, we founded it so the price, localization etc. was exacly that we wanted.
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Personal comments
There is a special office that deals with the housing matters for erasmus students. If you want them to find a room for you, you have to apply for it and pay for it long long time in advance and actually the localization and 'conditions'of the apartment are not up to you. That's why I decided to look for a place to live independently with some erasmus friends.
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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 outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
What can I say? Madrid!Madrid!There's planty of night spots and in general places to go out and have fun!The best "night" spots are localizated through areas like: Malasaña, Plaza 2 de Mayo,Tribunal, Moncloa, Arguelles, Chueca, Santa Ana, Atocha, Sol, Gran Via, Latina...The list is endless!The place famous of it's cheap and delicious tapas is "Urgallo" near to Principe Pio metro station.The best place to have a coffe or churros con chocolate is for sure "San Gines" near to Opera metro station.
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