199 reviews
4.18 / 5 based on 199 reviews
Useful |
0
Erin M
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I went to Spain to learn Spanish and I did. I only wish I could have stayed a little longer than a year.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Erin M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent so much less it isn't even worth discussing. I pay in Santa Barbara 500 dollars to share a room and 100 for my own in Alcala.
Read more >
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nope. I spent most of my money traveling
Read more >
Useful |
1
Erin M
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved it, but it's more quiet and reserved than say the south of spain.
Read more >
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
Just don't hang out with all the people from your country all the time. Spaniards take a little to open up, but they do.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Erin M
Academic
Course recommendations
Spanish university classes was the one aspect I had problems with in Spain. Once I understood the language, I understood the professors were much behind in thought than most places.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes, but to whom , the professors?
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Erin M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I had the freedom to do as I liked.
Read more >
Personal comments
Campus housing was farther away than my piso was, so it was easier to live off campus.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Erin M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Alcala is pretty small but very spanish and fun, you won't miss where its going on.
Read more >
en
Español
Français