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4.33 / 5 based on 165 reviews
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Linda L
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Its pretty good.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The spanish courses at the UC are really good. Say hello to Manolo!
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
mobile phone calls are really expensive compared to home (more than 2x), food is cheaper, going out is cheaper (but you end up going out more)...
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get an internet connection and use skype to call home.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
Most housing is arranged outside of the university, however notice boards can be found on campus.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Thursdays at Malaspina or BNS, but also Terminal Sur and Floridita for nice fresh drinks and Rubicon for the atmosphere any day of the week. Go to plaza cañadio on your way out on town, have a caña and mingle a bit if the weather is nice.
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