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Universidad de Málaga (UMA)

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4.05 / 5 based on 305 reviews
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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, 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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had a good time learning the language and the instruction was.
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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The nightlife was a good way to practice the language and since I was in Europe I wanted to see as much as I could.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
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
There weren't any hugh suprises.
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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
More of the language
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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
2
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Go for it it is a great way to learn a language and a lot of fun.
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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
Have fun. Don't stress over the little things. Get lost every once in a while it is a great way to learn new things and create great memories.
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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, 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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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like the freedom to experience things on my own. I like a good adventure.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I thought the housing was satisfactory.
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Ryan P
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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