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4.11 / 5 based on 753 reviews
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Christoph M
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
nightlife was quiet expensive on the long run as we were going out a lot, housing is more relatively expensive in Barcelona; Food is cheaper than in Germany or Austria; flat: about 350 otherwise its not nice;
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
collect free-entrance flyers from clubs to safe that costs; take your time for searching a flat, that pays off in the end; drink at home, before you go out;
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katkat
Student lifeDescribe 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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
You can find ANY kind of bars, cafés and clubs...I a sure everone finds their own favourites soon:)
masimas, salsitas, cafe royal
bikini, teraza(poble espanol), rosebud
good areas to go for drinks: rivera,gracia
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Yannick L
LanguagesLanguage 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Althought Castilan is widely spoken they are a LOT of foreigners in BCN and its up to you wheter you want to speak English, French or any other language than Spanish. I made my efforts to interact with Spaniards.
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Kristin V
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with two friends at a perfect location, close to everything. A little expensive, but it was worth it!
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Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Don't know much about it, but I think it has very good facilities, close to school, but very expensive.
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Bard B
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accommodation very expencive in Barcelona. Travel is cheap, even the times we rented cars to go around the country was quite cheap.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Be sure to have good health insurance. Be sure to register at the police & immigration offices if you are to study in Spain for more than a few months (it saves a lot of trouble - and money - should you become ill or have an injury)
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Steffen B
LanguagesLanguage 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The good thing about going to ESADE is that everything takes place in Spanish. The local students are eager to get to know new people, and they give us the opportunity to really practice and learn the language.
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