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4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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Marisa H
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
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
All my Spanish classes were in Spanish as well as a few business courses. I loved it and really improved my vocabulary.
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Marisa H
Academic
Course recommendations
they could have been more challenging. I took some graduate courses as well and that was more at my level.
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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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Marisa H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because I wanted to enjoy my experience abroad to the fullest.
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Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the pre-paid phones were very expensive. Use llamadadirecta.com to call to the US.
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Marisa H
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there is alot of discrimination in Spain.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a good school for students who don't speak much English because about half of the kids were American
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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
Travel as much as you can by train. Be prepared for Siesta and that most things are closed on Sunday's. Enjoy the culture and meet as many international people as possible!
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Marisa H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy the freedom of living on my own.
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Personal comments
I loved my host family. I studied abroad twice in Spain-so the second time I went back I requested the same family and got to live with them again!
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Marisa H
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
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Pacha, Ananda, Bullring, San Fermin
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