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4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews
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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I feel that living with a family gives you a better insight to the real culture of the country.
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Personal comments
I felt that the accomodations were very well planned.
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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I feel that I learned a great amount of Spanish while studying abroad. I could tell a real improvement from when I first arrived to when I left.
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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Overall
I wish I had known...
No I felt very prepared for what I experienced.
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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
Keep things the way they are!!!
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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
When travelling always try and go through a travel agent. They are much cheaper in Spain than in America.
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jojocapps
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, United States
Language, Undergraduate, An exchange program through a US university
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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