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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
This way allows the student to become more independent
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Personal comments
I am unsure as I never actually saw the accommodation, I think it was acceptable
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Calle Elvira has many bars, Bar Europa for tapas and the Alhambra for cultural side of Granada
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Overall
I wish I had known...
How to manage my funds better.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This is a good university yet has a large volume of students which some people may not be entirely comfortable with. There is a variety of classes in the main campus. The best experience I had was in the language centre doing the intensive course.
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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
From the bus station it is virtually possible to access most other cities/towns in Spain. Security is very important in this city and students should be aware of the dangers of living in a city.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and drink was cheaper than at home. It was quite cheap to travel around Spain by using the excellent bus services.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Try to buy European telephone cards which cost much less than using telephone booths. Buy fruit and Veg from markets.
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Academic
Course recommendations
For Marketing students it is important to note that mathematics is often included in these courses. At my home university this was not the case!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Better communication between students and tutors. Maybe more consideration for ERASMUS students by remembering that Spanish is not their first language
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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?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Going to classes was difficult at first. After a while my listening skills really improved through going to classes that were all in Spanish.
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