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Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)

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4.30 / 5 based on 617 reviews
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was out a a lot more...Salamanca a town that encourages you to be out and about always
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Try to find your own accomomodation - ie, flat-sharing, etc..and cook for yourself
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I picked up Spanish quite quickly but it is extremely important to interact socially with locals...that is the only way that you will learn
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
no! everything was a wonderful learning experience!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It is fabulous...both the town and the university are geared towards helping students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Just mingle as much as you can with the locals...make an effort as it is truly worth it
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
I received my Diploma de Estudios Hispanicos...the classes were wonderful
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Try to interact with locals! I got lucky as I lived with a Spanish girl who was my age and became friends with all of her friends...this really helps you with your academic work as well as you begain to REALLY understand the language
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
We loves Posada del las Almas - it's gorgeous...as well as Camelot and other, hidden bars
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Andrea R
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: with friends of my professor
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Lots of freedom and flexibility!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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