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4.27 / 5 based on 461 reviews
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Lisette J
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My language and communication experience in Alicante is okay, although I would like to interact more with host students, in order to improve and practice my language & communication skills. There isn't much interaction between host students and international students, which is a shame.
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Lisette J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Spain is cheaper to live in than London, as London is an expensive place to live, really.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
try to keep yourself on a budget
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Lisette J
Academic
Course recommendations
The choices of courses are good, however I feel strongly that there should be more interaction between students and teachers. Also doing more projects for some aubjects would be good as it gives students a better understanding of the subject as well as applying the strategies and content.
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Lisette J
Overall
I wish I had known...
More details about courses and assessment and the interaction between host students and international students.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The University of Alicante has a lovely setting as a campus, however computer facilities could be improved. I had no trouble really getting registered but make sure to have patients in the first few weeks as you need to sort out your subjects yourself really. Be aware that in Spain everything mostly takes time, so don't expect things straight away.
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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
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Lisette J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
personally I enjoyed going out at the Port area where you have the big Warner Brothers Cinema toghether with plenty of night bars and nightclubs around.
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Lisette J
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
I am very happy living in my 2 bedroom apartment which I am sharing with another student who is also an English speaker. The apartment is very spacious and makes living here very comfortable. The are in where I live is just 5 minutes walk from the main centre and about 10/15 minutes walking distance from the main bus and train station. University is slightly outside Alicante but the bus takes you straight to the door and takes a good 20 minutes each way.
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