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4.30 / 5 based on 617 reviews
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anonymous
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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it helped allways to get in touch with spanish people, for example through tandems, or just chat without shame when going out
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swcurfs
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cum Laude, Irish Rover;Spanish: Callejon and most bars at the "Gran Via". Calle van Dycj for excellent tapa's. Bar Extremeño, excellent for sport freaks.
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hnknigi
Overall
I wish I had known...
bring warmer clothes-- Salamanca gets cold
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
A great small college town
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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 great time! and would now love to work abroad too!
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
SPAIN IS NOT AS OVERPRICED AS IRELAND AND ACCOMADATION-IS CHEAP
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
GO TO THE LOCAL PLACES AND CHEAP SUPERMARKETS-ALSO DON'T STAY IN UNIVERSITY ACCOMADATION
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Sofia 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had spanish classes in the host university that were a big help in my Erasmus experience. It was also a place to meet other students and make friends
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Namie M
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To feel more independent
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Personal comments
It was good, the program was from University of Texas Panamerican but imparted in Salamanca, Spain
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