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4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews
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university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Teachers very patient with the students. They made me more confident with my speaking.
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whitney r
university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I knew I might not be back for awhile so I enjoyed it while it lasted.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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whitney r
university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
What kind of clothing to bring. I felt like I stood out a bit.
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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
The best experience of my life. It has changed my outlook after graduation.
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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
Enjoy yourself! Take lots of pictures and explore everything.
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whitney r
university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, 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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whitney r
university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would have a roommate and I want to start abroad independantly.
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whitney r
university of alabama, tuscaloosa, al, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Plaza Cervantes, Parque Retiro
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