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4.30 / 5 based on 617 reviews

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Sofia M
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to have had more information about housing in Salamanca
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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
Try to enjoy the sports, language courses, trips and other offers from the University. It is very good in extra-curricular activities.
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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 experience. My advices are that you study the language because all classes are in spanish and that you look for the people o organize events for Erasmus students because they helped me a lot.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
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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
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Sofia M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because you have more space, independence, and the relation quality-price is better
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Personal comments
I think that the Campus residences weren´t very good
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Abadia Bar, Camelot, when i was in Salamanca the city was the european capital for culture so we had plenty of events
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