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4.23 / 5 based on 195 reviews
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Kelly K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
No one uses the phone. I travelled at every opportunity.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Find banks that don't charge to change travellers checks
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Spoke on ly spanish in family although they all spoke English. Teachers were excellent.
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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
I travelled all over Spain and i would have never chosen a different city knowing and having seen what I saw.
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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
Go to san sebastian, spain!
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Academic
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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
La chocolateria in Parte vieja
La fiesta de San Sebastian
"Cooking class" at La Gastronomia
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I was extremely lucky with my family and it was a very positive experience.
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Personal comments
Everyone was very helpful in making sure that I adjusted well.
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