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4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews

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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 comments
the university was beautiful. i feel very lucky to have been able to study at this univeristy.
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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
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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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

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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
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 household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
no recomendation
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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 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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