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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are so many great places in Madrid. Parque Retiro is good for an afternoon.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom on your own!
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Personal comments
My host mother was not sympathetic, but she was dependable.
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Spanish people are very helpful, patient and friendly. No worries.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things in Spain are comparable to US prices, sometimes lower.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nope. Just be smart!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Take a lot of courses, you will learn more. It's worthwhile, you'll still have time to play.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I had a great bunch of classes and teachers. No complaints!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really. It's good to be an intermediate before going to speak another language.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's great, but don't expect the same personalized style of teaching you get in the US.
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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
Self-motivation is important. Don't be afraid to travel, just watch your stuff and be confident.
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