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Universidad de Granada (UGR)

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4.25 / 5 based on 935 reviews
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Camborio! A disco with a great view on the Alhambra.
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Shared with other international students
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Shared with other international students
Why?
This is a nice opportunity to get to know many other students from many other countries. You learn about several cultures instead of only the Spanish culture.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Finding housing in Granada was really easy. On telephone boxes people hang up advertisments for free rooms. I visited about 3 rooms before I chose one.
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
My spanish improved a lot, but it is still difficult to have conversations.
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and housing is cheaper.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Be prepared before going: you might need more money than expected.
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I was well prepared.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
1
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Quality of classes was okay, it depended on the teacher.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Make sure you experience the beautiful andalusian culture!
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Silvy V
Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
No
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More computers available for students.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall