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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

303 reviews
3.99 / 5 based on 303 reviews
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i think that a shared flat is the best way to get to know with local students
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
my accommodation didn´t have anything to do with my studies
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
there are so many things to see and places to visit, I can´t point out the best ones. The best in BCN is that you can find whatever you´re looking for.
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
it´s OK, but only if you are independent and flexible enough. And don´t count with high level of techonology
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
-
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
at least in my case there wasn´t any guiding or assistance in the beginning, so I had to find it out all by myself. They could provide a bit more information to help the exchange students to get started
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
They could improve the assistance of visitors.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: Catalan
Was learning Catalan a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Catalan?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I allready knew spanish before I went to study in BCN, but it was quite a surprise that 90 % of all clases were in catalan. And it allways depend on the professor you choose/get . So, you never know ... luckily in most cases it is possible change the group.
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anonymous
Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
Architecture, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Normally the prices are lower in BCN than in Helsinki, but somehow I allways spend more money outside home. There are a lot more opportunities to see and to experience things, so I wanted to take advantage of it .
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
nothing, as I remember
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