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4.13 / 5 based on 341 reviews
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The experience enhanced my language skills but any slang was acquired in social situations and in my time spent in Spain since.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I basically spent more as lived at home during my degree at Newcastle and didn´t pay for my accomodation.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
We were a bit limited in the choice of courses due to arriving in February instead of September.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just how hot it can get in Zaragoza!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Nice sized town and has some beautiful areas!
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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
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Irish pub ´Bull McCabes´ especially on St Patricks and Casa del Loco as an erasmus haunt.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an apartment gives you more freedom than living in University accomodation or with a host family.
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Personal comments
I had no experience of the university accomodation in Zaragoza.
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