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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The school didn't offer any advanced Spanish classes, so I didn't take it at all. But, I think my Spanish improved with every day use out and around the city.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
You spend money so fast, it's amazing. I think it's because the money is different than you're used to...so it doesn't seem like you're spending as much.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't buy drinks at clubs, they are not worth it...buy drinks at a liquor store. Just because clothing is cheaper doesn't mean you have to buy it!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Take all your courses at once so you have more free days and have more time to have fun!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The professors didn't have us pay too much attention to the texts, I almost with I hadn't bought them. And then you can't even sell them back.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
You don't need to bring a computer...it takes up too much space.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The students attending really make your experience what it's worth. Every semester is different, just try and make the best of it...you'll only get this opportunity once!
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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
See as much of the country early on in the semester. As it gets later, you'll want to travel to other countries and time flies! Take advantage of it when you can!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Space is an awesome club with hot people! Casa de Cerveza has happy hour with all you can drink cerveza/sangria for 1,000 pts. between 11 and 1AM, and there are tons of people from the U.S. Definitely check out a soccer game and bullfight. Visit el Palacio Real and pay extra for the guided tour!!! It's worth it.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living with 12 other students was great, I always had someone to hang out with and became close to most of them.
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Personal comments
Flora is the best! If you are sociable and want to meet a variety of different people...stay there. BUT, you must also be able to get along with all kinds of people. I loved it!
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