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4.16 / 5 based on 393 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The strong feelings of Catalonia against Spain.
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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
Definitely research about studying at UPF and consider doing it.
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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
Barcelona is a great city, the people are very friendly, travel is easy. However, you will not want to travel much because the city is so great. Research Catalonia before coming.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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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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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend students to study at UPF.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Living with a family adds to the experience abroad as you are more immersed in culture. Also, living with a family greatly helps your language.
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Personal comments
I really enjoyed my family and I feel it really helped with my experience abroad.
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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
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