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Julie D
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, I like when it's a kind of adventure and discover by myself how is it. I had enough information before leaving, maybe a little help in information such banks, administration information...
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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
Being opened mind, and go directly to the international student office, when i was they were very helpful, friendly, and I have still contact with them !!!
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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
When you are there, try to travel as much as you can, it's such a great experience, you will have fun and discover a lot. I would advice to go to Granada and Cordoba, such beautiful cities ! I really loved my year spending in Spain. One of the best, as usual as I am abroad. Traveling is the best and improving !
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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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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the luck to meet since the first day local people who helped me, and made me progressed a lot in the local language. I improved a lot in everyday speaking and also in instruction language. The teachers were really understandable.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I had roommates, and I was independent. I could meet lot of people and live my life on my way. And it was a good experience to learn how work the Spanish administration and living style.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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