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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
well i spent more money going out...cause thats what spanish people do...party...but the prices were better for drinks
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Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
you can never have enough money
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In Valencia they have a different version of Spanish...Valenciano...but everyone spoke spanish..and most english to a certain extent..so it was easy
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
well i wish i had more money to travel...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
its a good school...but if you want integration with the students...and to save money..go independtly
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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
Spain is da BOMB!
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
We were put in our own classroom...i wanted to be with other Spanish students...kinda sad :(
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Just wish we were integrated with the Spanish students
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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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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
69 Monkeys (69 monos)
R.D.C. dance club
Cyber Benny(internet cafe) cheap!
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Flat in the city
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?