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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
I really benifited from the experience and my language ability greatly improved
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
All are comparatively cheaper
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Very easy to spend more than normal because everything is cheaper and it is easy to overindulge because of this!!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to take advantage of the optional additional courses available and make the most of the student societies and extra activities if you really want to make the most of your intercultural experience
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Smaller class sizes and higher teaching standard
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Padlock any personal belongings when flying to Spain, I had items stolen from my luggage from my flight to Barcelona
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Take advantage of the excellent rail links to other cities, for example Valencia, Granada, Barcelona
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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
Botanicos night club, various cafes, bars and tapas bars. Not to miss are the Magdalena fiestas and Las Fallas in Valencia.
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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?
Opportunity to flat share with Spanish students
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Personal comments
Easy to find, plenty of students looking to flat share which can be a great experience.
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