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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I love to see what life throws at me in general
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think it is an excellent university to attend for someone who seeks a relatively (as compared to other Spanish universities) internationally oriented school.
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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
Barcelona is an amazing place where anyone will be able to find a niche. It is is perfectly located on the Mediterranean Sea, and it's culture and history are quite impressive. The people can be very closed but the few you get to know will stick with you for a long time.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
One needs to make an effort in order to connect with locals ad thereby improve one's language. It is tempting to hang out a lot with other English speakers but i managed to find a good mix
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in a 200 year old building is priceless. Inconvenient at times but an incredible experience
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Personal comments
Would not recommend the dorms as I knew a number of people who stayed there but you dont get what you pay for and miss out on the experience of living in one of the amazing places Barcelona has to offer.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tons of good bars all over the city, personal favorites is the neighborhood Gothico
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