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Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)

199 reviews
4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
becuase it was the best way to learn about food, culture,the language and the spanish people.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
the university was beautiful. i feel very lucky to have been able to study at this univeristy.
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
favorit night spots were, huertas, palacio, tribunal area, best cafes were the little ones that no but you and your friends knew about. not to be missed: Barcelona!!, andalucia, galicia...basically all over spain...!
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
very good
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
Overall
I wish I had known...
no
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
no recomendation
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
don't plan too much..last minute trips can be the most fun!try to be open to different kinds of ideas andpeople.
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am1880a
American University, Washington, DC, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, World Capitals program
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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Exams at end of course
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