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Grainne C
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
It was an excellent experience to improvefluency and understanding of the language, meet new people etc
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Grainne C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
HOME IS WAY MORE EXPENSIVE
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Housing, Food, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, 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...
THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE WAS NOT GOOD PARTLY BECAUSE THE METHOD OF TEACHING IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT TO THE HOST COUNTRY, LOTS OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO OUTSIDE BILBAO, NEAR THE MOUNTAINS AND SITUATED ON THE COAST SO LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE IN
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
THERE IS NOT REALLY ANYTHING ONE CAN DO TO CHANGE AT THIS UNIVERSITY
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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
GOOD EXPERIENCE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE TRAVEL AND PARTY LOADS
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Grainne C
Academic
Course recommendations
The subject and key passing exams depends on the notes of the teacher, you are not expected research or resource other books, no essays or no tutorials
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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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Grainne C
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would go for the same option again just with different people and with more space. I arrived quite late in Bilbao and there was a good choice of accomodation to choose from
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Personal comments
The apartment I took was the best of the ones I had looked at, however it was very small for the price I was paying. As well as that there was no central heating thus it was freezing during the winter months
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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