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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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a great fun to learn the slang. The Spanish were very helpful and when you didn't understand an expression or a word they tried to explain it to you in the best way they could. I did not have any problems at the university neither, so that the exams weren't difficult at all.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more for acccomodation 'cause I do normally live with my family. I did also travel more then I usually do.
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Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
Some courses may be more interesting if there wuold be some more discussion about different historical methods.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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...
I wish I had known that it's not so easy to fin an appartment in a big city and...i wish I had realized that Madrid was too far from the sea!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The campus life it's not a big deal, but the people from Erasmus Student Network were wery friendly and helpful.
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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
If you decide to go to Madrid then you'll have a great chance to discover the Spanish culture. Even if you think you won't like it, go to see a "corrida", or at least enjoy the viwe on the Plaza de Toros of las Ventas, a marvellous mudejar style construction, in the light of the sunset.
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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
It's already five years since I've been there and thinghs might have changed, but anyway I reccomend you not to miss the pubs and bars at Avenida de Brasil. Try also the evergreen "Fontana de Oro" at Puerta del Sol. For a sangria night go to "Cuevas de sésamo".
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives you the chance to be more indipendent and to know not only the campus life, but also the lifestyle of the locals.
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Personal comments
The university staff helped me to find an appartment, but for those who prefer an accomodation in a student dormitory it's almost impossible to get a place there.
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