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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Academic
Course recommendations
Excellent History and Culture and Civ. professors
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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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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Overall
I wish I had known...
What really to bring and what to leave behind. I also wish I would have known further in advance how many American students I would be going to school with. Also most importantly I wish I woudl have researched Studying in San Sebastian, Spain beforehand. I fell in love with Sna Sebastian and count the seconds until I can visit, work or live there!!
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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
Really research other Universities, Programs, and cities in Spain before choosing Granada merely because it is ''close to the beach and the mountains.''
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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
All you really need is an open mind and you are set to have one of the most incredible, powerful, humbling, amazing times of your life!
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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I basically spent ALL my money traveling and it was completely worth every cent/peseta!! But being in the south of Spain everything is much less expensive that the US or Northern Europe.
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Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Save money on food, eat tapas!!
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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Living with a host family really forces you to learn the language in a hurry. Removing yourself from the comfort of fellow American students and getting out there and meeting natives was a big help with learnign the language. Becoming friends with the professors was not only helpful but lots of fun getting to know them.
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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with a host family the first semester and then had the opportunity to live with two international students the second semester. Both experiences were exceptional, and am thankful to have had them. If I had the chance again I would live with stufdents mainly because you have more freedom, more in common with peers, forced to do more for yourself ie: shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. All of which are learning/teaching methods when liiving in a foreign country.
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Personal comments
I know the host family I stayed with was the best in the city. I really couldnt have asked for more. My onsite director did a great job at pairing up host families with students. As far as living in the apt. second semester, it was quite an experience!! Dealing with the landlord, the severe age and dilapidation of the apt...all were priceless learning experiences.
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Jill D
Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Spain + sangria + tapas + music + friendly Spaniards= excellent time garunteed!
Good tapa bars around Plaza Nueva.
My favorite is Cafe Europa!!
Also out at the Plaza de Toros there are great bars, dance clubs, etc.
Best cafe would have to bein Plaza Bimramblas around all the flowers.
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