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João M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In general, the prices in Spain are higher than in my home country (Portugal)
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The most obvious ones. You can save a lot if you avoid the meals in restaurants.
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João M
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
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João M
Overall
I wish I had known...
The cultural differences between Catalunia (The spanish region of Barcelona) and the rest of Spain, namely in terms of language
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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
I would strongly reccommend it for people who preserve a more practical type of studies. We are engaged in several types of real business projects.
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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 would recommend that you take a Catalan language course before you come. They consider it very important.
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João M
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think the best way of learning a foreign language is to live in the native coutry, because you are obliged to practice and you get any help you need to improve.
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João M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More flexibility to choose the location and facilities
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bars: Oveja Negra, La Terrasa, Jamboree
Discos: Discoteheque, Sutton Club, La Paloma
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