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4.30 / 5 based on 617 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have planned to stay longer! Also, I didn't pack enough warm clothing and ended up having to buy winter clothing, which added to my expenses.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I only had good experiences.
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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 loved living in a completely different lifestyle from what I am used to in the United States. I cannot wait to return to Salamanca someday!
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Academic
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
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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 really liked how the teachers taught us the language. It wasn't so much "textbook" Spanish like what I was used to learning in the Unites States. They would teach us more common sayings and useful phrases that we would use in our everyday life.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food expense was included in my rent and so I was provided room & food everyday of the week for 129euro. Using a cell phone there was more expensive because i used a SIM card (prepaid card) instead of having yearly plans like in the United States. Airflights within Europe are offered at much cheaper prices than in the U.S. The nightlife in Salamanca is considerably longer, which caused me to spend more money (and the exchange rate).
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I was able to experience the spanish culture and way of living first hand.
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Personal comments
I loved my housing situation. I couldn't have been happier with what my family provided me and what they taught me. I still communicate with my host mother, Angeles, via e-mail.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
O'hara's, Jacko's, El Midievo, The Irish Rover, El Torero, and Potenkim were some of my favorite night spots. I loved to shop and see the women's fashion desplayed at Zara! I had a membership at a gym in northern Salamanca and it was very clean & I loved the 'body balance' classes offered. There were several good tapas bars on Van Dick street, too.
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