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4.21 / 5 based on 249 reviews
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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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was unaware that the course was aimed towards American Student Programmes therefore due to the number of English speaking students i have found it difficult to speak as much Spanish as i would have hoped.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The cost of living tends to be much lower than the UK. Telephone expenses are a direct consequence of living abroad.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Shop around for telephone service suppliers and keep track of spending by setting a budget.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That the course was going to be dominated by Americans resulting in an English speaking environment.
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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
Continual assessment needs to be in place and smaller class sizes.
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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
Oviedo is a great city to study and live but an effort is needed if you wish to get away from an English dominated way of life.
Travel: Take advantage of the opportunity to explore this part of Spain. Travel by bus, it´s cheaper than train and actually faster.
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Academic
Course recommendations
If looking for a more intensive course it may be better to look into private academies.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Classes not starting till late in the afternoon seems great at first but i feel this reduces students motivation to study and encourages students to miss classes. Should also be more continuous assessments and more emphasis on oral classes.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to be totally independent and have my own space.
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Personal comments
My housing in Oviedo was obtained privately and is not part of the university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Calle Mon is the main party street for students and young people. Tends to be mainly dance bars. Only 1 real club, `La Real´, which i wouldn´t personally recommend, due to overcrowding and not much variety of music. Don´t miss the carnival in Aviles Feb-March (approx. 25KM from Oviedo)
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