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4.27 / 5 based on 171 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Residencia Internacional
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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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
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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am fluent now and comfortable speaking in Spanish. It was definetly the best way to learn a new language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have stayed longer!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
So many new things are happening in Bilbao, I think it would be great for the university to get the students more involved with the city and community.
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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
Go abroad! Just go and be open to new experiences and new cultures, the world is a fascinating place.
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Academic
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Interaction with local students
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