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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 am half Spanish, but needed practice in a Spanish environment over some time to become as good as I feel I should be. Exchange students always spoke Spanish, which gave a great learning environment even when not talking to locals.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Picking courses can be very time-consuming. Get some help from local students or the international office. Make sure to get enough information about the contents of the courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The technological level (computers, printers, intranet etc.) was not satisfactory in the beginning, but got actually quite improved during my stay. Still needs improvement.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
We had a very social life due to the entire exchange experience.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A lot of money will be spent, so be prepared.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
How fast time flies by during the stay. Suddenly I was back home.
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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
Pontificia Comillas is a prestigious and famous school in Spain. Be sure to check out the recruitment forums if you are looking for an internship or a job. Try to socialize with locals and participate in sports arrangements and other arrangements.
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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
Feel free to contact me if there are any questions.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Although there were two other students living with the same family, it would have been more social to live solely with students rather than with an old lady.
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Personal comments
The university does not offer campus accomodation, but are very helpful in finding housing for students.
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are many very nice clubs, cafes, theatres, tapas bars and so on in Madrid. Walk around and you will always find something new and exciting. Do not miss out on superclubs Pacha and Joy though. Buy the weekly Guía del Ocio for an update on what is happening in the city. Make sure to visit the many good museums.
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