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Overall
I wish I had known...
If i had a great grasp of Spanish beforehand it would have made it easier for me at the beginning.
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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
The University is fairly good but i cannot complement the city of Zaragoza enough. It is superb. Forget the the Costa Del Sol, go to real Spain, go to Zaragoza!!!
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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
Ryanair fly directly into Zaragoza from Milan (Bergamo) and London (Stansted)which is inexpensive and good value in my view, watch the weight of your luggage though! It is good to arrive in the city a few weeks before your course starts as you can get used of the place. accommodation is easily found, check the notice boards in the main campus. You can get a good flat for €40 per week. The faculties are spread out all over the city but there is a very efficient and cheap bus network.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Avoid studying accounting subjects if possible as they use a different accounting system there comapred to the one we use here in Ireland and Britain.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Take plenty of time when choosing your subjects as the teaching methods of some may not suit students who do not speak Spanish fluently. Speak with the respective lecturers about this before choosing subjects. Subjects which involve groupwork and interaction with native speaking students are much more conducive to learning the language quicker.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The golden rule to learing a language is intergrating yourself into the local culture, making local friends and going out with them. Working in a job that allows you to speak with people (co-workers and customers) is a great bonus.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
As a general rule Spain is a cheap country to live in. However, you will pay a lot more in Madrid and Barcelona and in the tourist resorts. Mobile phones costs are probably most expensive than at home. The reason i spent more on travel is because i travelled all over Spain, it is such a beatiful and diverse country one has to do it. Generally travel is far cheaper than Ireland, €0.45 for the bus in Zaragoza and €1.30 in my home city- no comparsion!
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid if at all possible opening a bank account in Spain as you must pay a fee to open it and they are very expensive to run thereafter. One can withdraw money when in Spain from their home bank account but talk to your local bank beforehand.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because you live with natives and you can practice speaking with them and learn about their culture. Also, you have more independence and one can come and go as they plase and eat when one wants.
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Personal comments
while living in the apartment i made livelong friends whom i meet now on a regular basis. My landlord also offered me a room in her flat when i visit the city in the future.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Casco Viejo is a must for anyone who is in Zaragoza at the weekend. Everything gets going around 12 midnight and the party continues right through the night and the small intimate streets are heaving with revellers. El Picadillo, a tapas bar, is one of the best of its kind in the city which calls itself the tapas capital of Spain.
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