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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As I have studied spanish before the period abroad for more than two years it was all fairly easy to get around. The 6 months in Spain helped me to improve my language skills.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
A more detailed information about the university at its facilities would have been nice.
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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 very good university offering excellent facilities. The teachers are very helpfull with exchange students and help a lot to make it all smooth and not to difficult.
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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
Spain, in particular the Bask Country, is a little known area of Spain and worth exploring. It is not as chic and trendy as the mediterrenean cost but offers a lot, but requires more effort to find these spots and activities.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is the best value for money and most important: you have choice and are not oblidged to live with someone you would not with otherwise.
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Personal comments
I do not know anything about it, but I have heard kust good things.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience