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Edward R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
use citibank and open an account at home. then you can withdraw money without being charged. Also, i really regret moving out of a nice apartment with 7 spaniards for a smaller less lavish apartment with various europeans because of costs.. make your living arrangements fit your goals, Ie. .to learn spanish, etc. then worry about the money afterwards..
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
key was trying to speak as little english as possible. that way you really immerse yourself. This can be a challenge but if you can make friends both international and american who are committed to learning you will do ok.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
do a lot of research, i did and it made things a lot more smooth.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
i would try it, i hear autonomia is good but it is more independent and can be more difficult.
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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
that at times it will be difficult to study with all the opportunities to go out / travel. make sure that you really know your goals before going and then have a lot of fun and stick to them.
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Academic
Course recommendations
none - i took mainly business and marketing and they have many courses to choose.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
try and find time to study. but don't spend all your time doing this.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
there is this club near moncloa called "la leche de pantera" very unique.. not too be missed.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would recommend this as it allows you to meet various students from throughout madrid.
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Personal comments
living away from the university in moncloa, i could easily walk or jog down to the buses to go to school (15 minute walk). I would suggest this area if you are just coming to Madrid as a good place to start living at least for a few months.
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