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4.05 / 5 based on 305 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It was important to keep in touch to friends,family in home country.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was robbed in the morning,when going to school.Anyway,I got help.But,it can happen even in your home country.
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Academic
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I was very well informed,and had find out all the important things concerning travelling.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You can find new friends,and to get international experience,to learn also the culture.
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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
Be open-minded,and it's easier to get in to the every day life,if you speak the local language.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had studied Spanish already in High School in Finland,and in summer courses in Spain,as well by working as au-pair,so I knew the language and the country,and I wanted to learn more.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience