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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Havan Club en el Casco Viejo (bonissimos mojitos)
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
Elect to share a flat instead of renting a room as suggested in the leaflet. It is a good and multicultural experience (2 italian and 1 Spanish girls in my own case...!). Accomodation proved to be OK in general (with few exceptions). Prices are OK.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
there is an excellent interaction beween Erasmus students. Nevetheless It is admitted that a lot of Basque students are somewhat unconsciously defiant towards the foreign invaders we are !
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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
Personal recommendation
It is a renowned university. Try to enjoy the career opportunities that are normally reserved for regular students.
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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
Do not forget your swimming suit.
Enjoy the beautifull area (surroundings)
Do not forget your umbrella.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Night lives were much more agitated in Bilbao than at home. I enjoyed these times to travel a little.
The cost of life is slightly inferior to France.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food, Overall, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items