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seanj2001
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The elements in question were far cheaper in Oviedo than in Dublin.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Dont ring mobile phones, and use your home bank account- when withdrawing money withdraw as much as possible at a time to minimise bank charges.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I started in DCU, Ireland with no Spanish at all and am about to finish now with proficient Spanish, this is largely due to the year abroad.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, It was better to learn first hand.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend the city for culture, people, and nightlife. The college is good for learning but dont expect a great social life on campus.
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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
Take the bus from Madrid, get a hostel and check out three or four places at least before you settle for an accomodation.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Talk to the teachers and explain that you're erasmus, they will help you choose the modules best suited to your career, and help you with any initial problems with the language.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There is a need for more interaction between students and teachers.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
El Asturianu is a great bar, also La Real, and Extravaganza are great clubs
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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?
It was cheap, near the college, quiet, independence
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Personal comments
Some was good some bad, arriving early and taking time to find somewhere decent was a good idea
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