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4.18 / 5 based on 475 reviews
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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Because I entered the country having very little spanish skills, I was very happy to see such a big improvement by the end. Communication was difficult for me, but I found the Spanish citizens to be very helpful and kind.
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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
For the telephone category, I am referring to mobile phones and the reason that was more than at home is because the plan was different...and more expensive.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that sharing an apartment independently with other students would have ensured interaction with other international students my age.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is located outside of Madrid...be prepared to travel by bus or metro to get there.
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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 enjoyed my experience abroad. My advice is to keep an open mind and make friends with students your age. They will really take care of you over there...especially those living there who are also not native to the country.
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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to live more independantly the next time around. If only because now I know that I can.
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Personal comments
The couple I lived with were very hospitable and we became good friends. They provided a great home away from home for me. I still keep in contact with them and could not have asked for a better arrangement.
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Pia A
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
El Son, great salsa spot open everyday till 6 am!
La Finca de Susana, restaurant, great food, great prices. Get there early because a line to eat there starts before it opens.
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