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4.35 / 5 based on 354 reviews
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setbgs
Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Engineering, Graduate, Santo Tomas Unviersity - UPV exchange program
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Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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Personal comments
Al principle is a little dificil to relate and communicate with persons that live in a different culture to yours, in my case the Spain culture, a new social environment and a new academin system. But after some time I began to understand the new "norms" of contact and to value a great deal more the new conceptions that this new culture can contribute to my life and also in professional career.
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anonymous
Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany
Geodesy, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Graduate, Erasmus
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
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Personal comments
Don't get depressed if you don't understand everything in your first couple of classes or when talking to the locals; Spanish people tend to talk very fast. After a couple of weeks you will get along without a problem, if you make sure that you stay in contact with the Spanish. (Therefore, moving into shared housing with students who speak your first language, would not be a good idea!)
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Alexandra W
Fachhochschule Landshut, Landshut, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
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Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
When I came to Spain, I could hardly say anything and I didn't dare to either, during my stay, I got to know more and more people, that tought me a lot and i also wanted to be able to start a conversation , so I think it is also nessecary that you want to learn the language and study a bit yourself up to the conversational level and then just dare to talk.
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Jenni T
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
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Personal comments
Before going to Spain I had taken a basic course of Spanish and from the beginning on I found it very interesting and challenging to speak with the locals . My Spanish skills approved a lot and I was happy that I spoke with courage and did not mind about mistakes. I study in English so therefore I had no problems with the instruction language.
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Oliver L
Fachhochschule Landshut, Landshut, Germany
Tourism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
At first it was hard. But I got to know a lot of local people and started speaking with them. I didn´t go to a language course because they didn´t offer a basic level course. I started learning from a book and by talking and going out and drinking. The best Tutor is Beer. No kidding!
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Sapphoo S
Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium
Engineering, Civil, Graduate, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Learn Spanish before going! You'll need it to find a flat (locals don't like speaking in English) and all lessons were in Spanish. Some people speak Valenciano (similar to Catalan), but that does nog give problems.
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REVIEWS BY INTERNS AT Universitat Politècnica de València
Un gran centro educativo
Alberga a una maravillosa comunidad educativa y a un estudiantado muy diverso. Es plurilingüe y favorece múltiples iniciativas culturales y comprometidas con la sociedad y el medioambiente. El ambiente es estupendo y la localización muy próxima a Valencia y al lado del valioso ecosistema que ofrece la huerta.
Muy satisfactoria la experiencia
Aprendes mucho, hay , muy buen ambiente entre compañeros y te dejan adquirir responsabilidades, teniendo en cuenta tu opinión. Es una industria muy competente en la que desarrollar tus habilidades
Me desarrollé mucho profesionalmente.
Si honestamente, fue muy enriquecedora aprendi mucho, desarrollé mucho mis skills, y el trato al cliente fue maravilloso,
Prácticas como Técnico de Calidad en Industria Alimentaria
Apredí mucho, tanto cosas nuevas que no se adquieren en la universidad como la aplicación de mis conocimientos en el trabajo. Siendo mi primera experiencia fuera de la universidad puedo decir que ha sido enriquecedora.
ABOUT
The University is not just a base for the cultivation and learning of new knowledge, but is also the backbone which helps our society to accomplish an ambitious mission; preparing men and women to build a better future.

In reality, the "Universidad Politécnica de Valencia" is made up of four campuses:

-Campus de Vera, which makes up the majority of the University and is located in Valencia
-Campus de Gandia, which is situated in the town of Gandia. (Province of Valencia)
-Campus de Alcoy, which is situated in the town of Alcoy. (Province of Alicante)

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Other names: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Homepage: www.upv.es
Phone: +34 96 3877002 (Int´l office)
Address: Universitat Politècnica de València, Àrea de Programes Internacionals, Camí de Vera, s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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