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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Galician
Was learning Galician a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Galician?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although I speak spanish and the galician language is similar, when the people speak too rapidly I got lost in the conversation and that was frustrating to me.
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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it was only an exam for the whole year and the professors accummulate too much material.
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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
Be prepare for the raining.
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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
Use the train system of Spain, is very efficient and you can travel to all the regions in it.
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lunaly
Univ. of Puerto Rico, San Juan, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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