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sylviachiappe
School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My experience living in Madrid and studding my MBA is great.
I am from Uruguay, small country, and I worked the last six years for an American company. The decision to come to Spain to do my MBA was because I want to improve in my profession and grow like a person and my career. I thought that Europe will help me to increase my experience and open more my mind.
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School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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sylviachiappe
School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to work
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To obtain the world-wide recognition like school of businesses
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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
I recommend my friends to do it, if it is within their possibilities
It is an excellent life experience
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sylviachiappe
School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Academic
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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sylviachiappe
School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to be independent
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sylviachiappe
School of Economics, University of the Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Events or places not to be missed: Museum of the Prado, Reina Sofia and Tishien. Concerts and cultural life in general. Any pub in particular, any place where to be able to talk with good friends.
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