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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoyed the freedom of having my own apartment versus living in a Spanish family.
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Personal comments
While I didn't use the university accommodation, most of my friends were happy with the lodging they received.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
La Oveja Negra, La Paloma, Universal, Sitges
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have stayed a whole year instead of a semester!
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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
To have more exchanges between local students and international students besides language exchanges.
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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
Keep your wallet and purse, or belongings with you AT ALL TIMES.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try taking some real university courses, even though they might be more difficult.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Maybe more groupwork should be involved to provoke further interaction between students.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Everyone was very helpful and accommodating.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Europe is cheaper than the United States
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Not that I can recall...
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