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Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (UPS)

36 reviews
4.19 / 5 based on 36 reviews
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Spain is a cheap country.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The teachers were very good but the facilities lousy
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there is not that much to do in Salamanca unless you want to party 7 days a week.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Don't change teachers every month. Use other teaching material.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Salamanca is a beatiful and fun place but remember that it is located in the middle of nowhere.
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Cafe El Alcaravan. Best place for a cosy evening or a round of cards.
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Kristoffer A
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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