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Mary C
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I came in with a good basis of academic knowledge of the language but became much more at ease speaking and and understanding the spoken language including slang and colloquialisms.
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Mary C
Academic
Course recommendations
Our curriculum was chosen by our home university so I do not have much information on this.
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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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Mary C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
At home I dont travel extensively and my phone use is much less expensive.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
My wallet was stolen in Madrid and I was unable to obtain a new credit/ bank card fast enough, I had to get creative with access to money.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Be able to be comfortable with the uncomfortable- make sure you can be flexible enough to stay longer if you can!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved it I hope they continue to offer these accomodations to international studend and continue to expand the cirriculum.
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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
Best experience of my life to date- the reason I want to live abroad again!
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Mary C
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to work there and have seen the apartments and they are most conducive to a young person living in the city.
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Personal comments
The housing process went very well for me I was placed with an excallent group of Spanish students and had a very good experience at the residency where we stayed.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved Jamaica Coffee shop and for a late night event Can Can- Its where the most foreigners hang out.
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