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Mette J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living was generally lower than in Denmark, even though San Sebastian is one of the more expensive places in Spain. However, when being abroad you tend to travel more and do more things than at home...
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Mette J
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
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Overall
I wish I had known...
How quickly time would pass when in San Sebastian :-)
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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
Don´t go here if you only want to improve your academic knowledge. Go if you are looking for a complete package of culture, experiences and Spanish campus life...
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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
The Basque Country and especially San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful places I know. I hope to return soon...
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Academic
Course recommendations
Unless your Spanish is really good, do take the Spanish course available before the semester begins. Classes and communication with the locals can be very difficult otherwise.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Often one foreign student is in a group with 5-6 Spanish students. Many had problems following the debate in Spanish. Again: Improve your Spanish before going
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The old part of town is filled with great bars. Txukun was my favorite - open until late!
Social life is mostly with other international students.
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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?
Best way to get what you want - and find the best location
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Personal comments
The best way to find a place is to go to the tourist information centre. They have a list of rooms/apartments you can rent on a short term basis.
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