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4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews

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carolineg2003
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I loved my experience living with a host family. I would definitely love to stay with them, in particular, again.
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carolineg2003
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
It's difficult to choose just one favorite night spot in Madrid! If you're in the mood to chat with tourists and a variety of "madrilenos," any place around Plaza del Sol would be perfect. When you're in the mood to hang out with 100% Spanish college students, the best spots are the cafe's and bars around the soccer stadium, Santiago Bernabeu.
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carolineg2003
Overall
I wish I had known...
I didn't realize how big an effect studying abroad would have on me.
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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
There is incredible history to this university, enjoy it!
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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
Travel as much as possible...Spain is an amazing country!
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carolineg2003
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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carolineg2003
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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carolineg2003
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am a native spanish speaker.
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