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Jessica L
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are so many places to go at night that it is hard to choose one place or a specific area, however, I enjoy going out in the Gracia barrio as there are a lot of smaller, more intimate bars. There are many places to visit in Barcelona; Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, Parque de la Cuitadella, any other park in the city, Montjuic, Tibidabo, etc.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would have more independence there and the ability to live with students from Spain.
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Jessica L
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, everything that has happened was more or less expected.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You need to get involved. Activities to participate in do not just come to you, you need to seek them out.
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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
Be ready to be spontaneous and willing to change your plans at the last minute. Be open to any experience that comes your way and dont have specific expectations for things since they usually end up being different.
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Jessica L
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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Jessica L
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
The language barrier is difficult at times, but overall, people are willing to help you if you are having difficulties. My ability to speak the language has improved greatly and my listening comprehension has improved immensely.
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Jessica L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
First and foremost, the conversion of American dollars to euros results in Europe being a more expensive place to live.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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