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Universidad de Granada (UGR)

935 reviews
4.25 / 5 based on 935 reviews
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
it was great. i met lots of spaniards throughout the year, which is how i acquired most of my language skills. granada is one of the most difficult places to learn spanish in because the people of that region speak with an accent that is quite different from the standard castilian accent
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
standard of living is cheaper in spain, especially in the southern, poorer regions,and granada as a city is also very student friendly.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
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
try not to buy a cellular phone because it will be your biggest expense of the year.
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
no. i was well prepared and anything that popped up as a surprise was quite pleasant
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Go if you can...Granada is a great place, and the university, albeit more relaxed than most wester style institutions, is quite respectable.
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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
go go go...it's the most gorgeous city in the country.
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
none
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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
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it is much more enriching to search and find your own place to live that to have someone else take care of things for you. also gives you te chance to meet lots of new people as you roam the streets looking for an apartment.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
i am unaware of the living and social conditions in residence
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ceiav
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Favourite cafes: Bohemia, Anais, Liberia, Baghdad, and a little morrocan joint on calle jardines that has great tapas Best Bars: el Peaton, Son, Entresuelos, Enano Rojo, Acero, Pata Palo
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