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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although I found it quite hard in the beginning, it was also very encouraging. The easier it gets to communicate with others the more enthuastic you are about learning the local language.
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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Everything was alright
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are loads of exchange students and it's hard to interact with local students so try to make an effort...
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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
Travel as much as you can!!!
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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because they were more expensive than in Spain
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You keep your independence
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Personal comments
UoP was really helpful with any student needing accomodation
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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The fawcett Inn is definitely the best pub in town; Any nightclub can be ok if you get there on the right night; Don't miss the ooportunity to visit the Historical Ships and the special event every Saturday.
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