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4.19 / 5 based on 83 reviews
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It would be good if the professors could announce the hours in which they are available.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
The significance of the Catalan language and that everything is written in this language - street signs, menus, directions, etc. - and not in Castellano.
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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
It is a quality institution to attend though it lacks the diversity that a public university offers.
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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 wonderful city to study and live in, it is like living in an open museum because wherever you go there is something new to discover!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of lving is more in the U.S. so housing and general costs were lower - also the exchange rate is very good right now!
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Food, Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No financial surprises. It costs a lot less to live in an apt versus in the University Residence.
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This has been perfect! Between classes and my living arrangement, I was emersed in spanish and it has been a fun experience!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living with native speakers not only enhanced my language skills but my overall experience. My roomates - 4 spanish students - were extremely helpful in showing me around and helping me settle in and adjust.
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Personal comments
I did not stay at the university residence.
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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
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