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4.16 / 5 based on 172 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everything is cheaper on a whole, the only expensive thing was phoning home.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When withdrawing money abroad it doesn't show in the bank for upto two weeks, so keep an eye on your spending. No cost saving tips... It's nearly as cheap eating out all the time as cooking at home
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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
Everyone is very friendly and talkative it's easy to learn.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
They don't supply bedding in short term let flats
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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
It's lovely! I think a lot of people missed out by living in cities, as you use your languages more in small towns because less people can communicate in your mother tong.
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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 around as much as possible once you are there, we went to Ubrique where the famous bull fighter lives and even went to Marocco for the weekend from Algeciras.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The level is a lot higher in literature courses, I would say do as much written as possible.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
They need to improve their resources, Internet access and books in the library at Cadiz itself.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
La punta I think it was called, where all the clubs are, is the best, and the main square where everyone gathers for a drink at the weekend
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was great value for money, near the beach and it was a huge flat
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Personal comments
As it was arranged independantly I thought it was great, quite hard finding a place, but within a week I was fine.
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