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4.16 / 5 based on 186 reviews
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Gradually I was able to undertand and learn different phrases and sentences that were able to help me socially and academically.
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
There was more events and places to travel to than at home.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
To understand that things WILL go wrong when travelling.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This univeristy is a good school, but if you don't want dreary weather for the most part of your studies choose another area.
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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
Have fun, stay out late, spend money, eat and drink all you can. Live up the experience because you might only have it once.
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Have classes with other native Spanish students.
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The chance to be able to meet and live with other international students would be more worth while.
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Personal comments
The family I lived with was very nice and helpful. They fed me plenty of food and kept a clean house.
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Brian T
Loras College, Dubuque, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Zauguan, Alameda, Capital
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