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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For a fun night out go to night club "El Principe", which is located in an old theater and finish up in "Camboria" (never mind my spelling!!!), which is open 'til long after the sun has come up and is located in the gipsy part of town, Sacromonte.
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Housing
Type of housing: shared
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I believe living with natives during such a stay optimizes the experience, both personally and professionally.
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Personal comments
It is often a good idea, if you do not know anyone, because it facilitates getting to know people. A downfall could be a lack of privacy and a rural location.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Choose after interest! Keep in mind that you should learn something, but be aware not to choose courses that are too difficult, since it might take away you motivation to study.
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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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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 advanced incredibly doing the following: studying the language (as in language course), supplimenting with other litterature (ex.academic subjects), and socializing with the locals - it is hard work, but at the end it is all worth it :)
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Overall
I wish I had known...
A little course of patience can come in handy when facing the Spanish way :)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university has much to offer; a great academic level, an extensive course program and an interesting social aspect.
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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
1. Do as much travelling as you can, without loosing touch with the city.
2. Try to adapt the Spanish way - 'when in Rome, do as the Romans'!!
3. The cafes at 'La Plaza de Einstein' offers great cheap tapas - enjoy :)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Well, Spain is cheaper than Denmark, which is the reason for the savings. Of course I had more expenses travelling, since I wanted to get to know the country better.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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