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Amber M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I would have liked to of lived with a family rather than American students because I would have gotten more out of the experience both language and culture wise.
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Personal comments
It was not just American students on the trip but also international students from many different countries. It was neat to live with diverse people. The housing was charming but at times could be frustrating when things would break and we couldn't get ahold of a landlord. Other students' apartments differed. Some were nicer than others and some the same.
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Amber M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Definitely don't miss the running of the bulls in Pamplona during July. It is the biggest party you will ever go to in your life. The parte viejo in town has the best food, drinks, and social gatherings. It's a great place to people watch and meet new friends as well.
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Amber M
Academic
Course recommendations
Take as many as you can. You pay for it, so you might as well. Also take advantage of the "intercambio" which is teaming up with a spanish student to practice your spanish and their english. I wish I had done that now because many students got a lot out of meeting them. You practiced your language and you made some Spanish friends.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Show up for class!!! You will miss so much if you don't. Also, do your homework. It's so easy to get caught up in everything else and lose track of the reason why you're there: to learn!!!
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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...
That I brought too much stuff! Take only what you need.
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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
Please check it USAC out! There are over 18 different countries the University Studies Abroad Consortium offers. See http://usac.unr.edu for more information.
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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
Check out the website above to see other sites in Spain that you can go to as well. Tell them Amber sent you!
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Amber M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The dollar was really strong there compared to the peseta. However, you buy twice as much because it is so cheap!
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Travel, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't splurge on everything. Save lots of money for shopping because the clothing over there is great and so affordable. remember to budget and you won't spend so much.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Not only will you learn Spanish extremely well, you will also pick up on Basque phrases as well.
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