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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really did my best to integrate myself in as many situations as possible in which I was required to improve and develop my Spanish language skills, ie. in academic, social and cultural situations. The result was an incredibly improved vocabulary and dominance of the language in conversational, professional and social contexts.
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Academic
Course recommendations
History department offerings are fascinating, especially those that focus on the University's history.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Exchange rates were fluctuating a lot during this time period.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take as many classes as you can, make friends with your classmates, visit all of the city's historic monuments (and there are a lot). Eat out!
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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
Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. And whereas it might be easy for many students to get caught up in a more student-centered nightlife and lifestyle, the real salmantino experience is gained by getting to know the wonderful people and the rich history of the city.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I loved living in an apartment in Salamanca because I got to live with Spanish and Mexican flatmates.
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Personal comments
For the first semester I lived with a Spanish family who I still keep in touch with. It was a great experience to live in both a homestay and an independent living situation.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Personal comments
El Gran Café Moderno = nightlife
Mesón Cervantes = most authentic dinner spot
El Grillo Azul = best vegetarian cuisine in España
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