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Overall
I wish I had known...
Good areas and bad areas of city to stay. Universities are significantly less proactive than the UK.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Im sure my experience was one of the few negative ones, but I think was over rated by others un my home university.
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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
I had a bad experience, my flat was in a terrible area, near the bus station, full of prostitutes, avoid it. My flat mate was mugged outside flat. Overpriced! University was extremely difficult to sourse info from, theres is no hands on dedicated staff for exchange students, which I was expecting. Be prepared for radical differences, and be patient. Always be wary of your surrondings and dont carry valuables, unfortunately foreginers are easy targets.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more information made readily available to students re exams would have helped.
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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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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a good level of skill before my trip and in the short time I spent there I noticed an improvement.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I was renting a flat as apposed to living at home, start up costs are high, even out after first few weeks.
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Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
try booking accomodation in advance from home for best rates.
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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?
I would choose the same set up but with less students sharing.
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Personal comments
I think the university should offer more help for students on the best areas and value for money, their contribution was very poor.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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