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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I under took the courses in English line.
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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Cost of living is definitely higher in Europe than South Asia.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Improved knowledge of spanish language.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Academically this is good university, relatively new. Cost of living is definitely lower than places like Valencia, Alicante etc.
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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
Get your spanish up and running a little bit. Drop by at the tourist office after coming here. Dont expect any office to be open between 2 PM and 5 PM, because they have long lunch break (known as siesta).
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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
I participated in International MA in Peace and Development Studies, which is under a seperate administration (UNESCO Chair for Philosophy of Peace)within the UJI.
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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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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
On campus residence is very costly comparing to shared apartments.
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Personal comments
During weekends the campus remain closed and in order to go out to down town one has to walk upto the outer gate of the campus to catch a bus. Because the residence is situated at the other extreme end of the campus from the main gate.
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Ahmadul H
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Development Studies, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: 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
La Queca, Octopussy, Hula Hop, Oxido, Dr. Slump, Coffee shops along Avenida Ron Jaime at the conter of the town.
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