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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
with spanish people- you´ll soon become very good friends and get to know a lot of the culture
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Personal comments
I arrived early in order to search for a room. The two Spanish girls I am living with are very lovely. We have a great time. Of course, it would be ever better if they also "would love" to clean the apartment but I enjoy my stay with them
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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
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
not to be missed: concerts in Zaragoza;
bars, discos: no special one; just go to the old part of Zaragoza, so called"casco"- it will be crowded all thursday-saturady nights
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
just experience it and ask Sspanish students about their experiences about your courses, professors and tests!!
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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
skiing: go to the Pyeneos, you will love it; as well in the summer and fall. They are just 2 hours away...
beach: go up to Asturia...but not in the high season since it will be overpriced...;
and of course: barcelona is a must!
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think I handle it pretty well. I do not have to many problems with the language, neither in my social nor university life
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Telephone, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
account at "deutsche Bank" since you do not need to pay any fees when withdrawing money from the cash machine
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