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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, 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
I recommend going to the football matches of Real Zaragoza FC. Also the Monasterio de Piedras is worthy of a visit. For the night life the old city centre is the best option.
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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?
When sharing an apartment with locals, you have the opportunity to get to know the culture and local customs. At the same time you are not too dependent on your fellow tenants.
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Personal comments
Housing is not arranged by the university, although they do provide tips on where and how to find accomodation.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was useful to follow an intensive language course during the first three weeks of my stay in Zaragoza. However, to ensure a sufficient level of language skills, proactivity is required.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of everyday life is lower in Zaragoza than in Tilburg-The Netherlands. I spent more on nightlife and traveling because many activities were organized and I enjoyed getting more familiar with the local culture.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Travel by bus, that is relatively cheap and comfortable.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More up-to-date information regarding the universities facilities.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Update facilities such as computer rooms, activities for international students. Mostly these were lacking.
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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
Do not wait for others to organize activities, but be pro-active and get to know the culture. Check the local calenders for festivities and events.
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Academic
Course recommendations
It would have been nice to have more interaction between local and international students during the courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Many courses can use some updating, merely courses about the 'old economy' were offered.
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Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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