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4.16 / 5 based on 393 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That there are only 3 Sapnish students in GPEFM program and that i will not have any Spanish friends to practice my Spanish at all!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
GPEFM Program which I am attending is challenging and it has a very high international cultural environment. Barcelona is a great city to live therefore I recommend everyone Univ. Pompeu Fabra and the city.
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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
www.loquo.com is the best website to look at to find accomodation.
Univ. Pompeu Fabra recommends ONIX and RESA as student residences and they are both great and you can choose one of them dependinig on your budget but you have to reserve your place beforehand, months ago.
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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
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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
Spanish people speak very little English but in the university Pompeu Fabra the language is English so i had no problem.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because turkish lira is not as valuable as euro. because of the currency difference.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Private Student Residence
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because my room was small and i could not invite any friends, but mainly that was my only problemi other than that i was ver satisfied with my housing.
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Personal comments
There is no housing at the university but there are private student residences very close to the campus and they serve as dorms.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
"El borne" is a great place to go out for a drink and chat with friends. Razzmatazz is a great concert place and a club.
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