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Melissa D
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Familia
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Ahorro personal
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No intenté trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
Because I took more advantage of travel and nighlife opportunities while abroad than I do while at home.
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Vida nocturna, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Teléfono:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Comida, Alojamiento:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Comentario personal
Keep track of your money. Use your ATM to take out money or open a Spanish account. US Dollars go much further than Spanish Pesetas. Don't use travelers checks. Many places don't except them.
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Melissa D
Idiomas
Idioma de instrucción: Español
¿Fue aprender Español fue un factor importante de elección?
No, no lo fue.
¿Cuánto mejoraste tu Español?
Mi nivel antes: Conversación cotidiana (comprar, desplazarse...)
Mi nivel después: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión
Comentario personal
I had studied Spanish in high school and college but was not sufficiently prepared to live in a Spanish-speaking country. When I arrived, I struggled for 3 months to understand people and muster the courage to speak. After that, it was much easier to learn the language and take the risk of speaking to people, despite making some mistakes. Taking classes in Spanish and living with Spaniards enabled me to become fluent in the language.
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Melissa D
Valoración global
Si lo hubiera sabido...
I recommend international experiences for all American students. While programs tend to be expensive, look into state university programs -- then tend to be cheaper and allow you to take classes at a host university rather than an American center or institute.
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En mi opinión:
A todos les encantó, ¡y a ti también te encantará!
Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante
Recomendación personal
The university is great for American students who want to attend a Spanish university. Located in the center of Sevilla, it's within walking distance to the center.
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Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho
Me familiaricé con otra cultura
Conocí gente de otros países
Me lo pasé bien de fiesta
Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera
Comentarios finales
Go study abroad for an academic year. 3-4 months is not enough time to get acculturated to your new environment. Once you do become more accostomed to living in another country and culture, it's time for you to leave. A year, while it may seem like a long time, is a more worthwhile investment for you and your growth.
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Melissa D
Estudios
Recomendaciones de cursos
Take general courses in the university as opposed to the "Cursos para Extranjeros" program that the university provides. In the general courses, you'll have more of a choice and be able to meet local and international students. Keep in mind though that the majority of university courses last for a year rather than a semester.
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Mi experiencia académica
Interacción con profesores
Interacción con estudiantes internacionales
Interacción con estudiantes locales
Comentario personal
The "Cursos para Extranjeros" should challenge American student more. The program should also separate students out based on language level -- you had students in your class with 1-2 years of Spanish and others with near fluency. I would also suggest requiring students to take grammar and translation courses.
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Mi opinión de los sistemas de evaluación
Exámenes a final de curso
Exámenes a lo largo del curso
Trabajos y proyectos al final del curso
Trabajos y proyectos a lo largo del curso
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Melissa D
Vida estudiantil
Cómo es la ciudad de destino:
Los estudiantes se relacionan tanto con la comunidad local como con otros estudiantes
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Actividades, Vida nocturna, Viajar: Principalmente en la universidad y/o entre estudiantes
Experiencia de vida social
Comentario personal
Favorite Tapas bars were in Triana, away from the river. However, Cafe de la Prensa for coffee along the river was a favorite spot. For nightlife, Bestiario played the best hip-hop in Sevilla.
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Melissa D
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: Piso o apartamento
Organizado por: Independientemente - por elección propia
Si volviera, eligiría: Piso o apartamento
¿Por qué?
I've lived in apartments with Spaniards both years that I was living in Spain for study and work. I think you gain a more realistic experience and understanding of the culture when living with people around your own age, especially if you become friends with them. You are also able to practice your language skills on a daily basis.
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Comentario personal
The university program initially set us up with a family. However, we lived with other American students and paid too much money for the time and place. I chose to find my own housing.
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