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JULIAN G
Overall
I wish I had known...
WHICH WAS THE EASIER WAY TO GO THERE FROM MADRID?
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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
I THINK THE FLAT WHERE I LIVED IS TOO EXPENSIVE RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS IT WAS (TOO OLD, NO SITTING ROOM...), (I WAS IN CREWE FLATS).
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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
GO THERE AND FEEL AMAZING EXPERIENCES WITH AN AMAZING CULTURE.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
AT FIRST I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE LOCAL PRONUSIATION, BUT 15 DAYS WERE ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND LOCAL PRONUNSIATION PRETTY WELL. I COULD NOTICED THAT MY ENGLISH IMPROOVED A LOT THERE.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
BECAUSE THE LEVEL OF LIFE IN ENGLAND IS HIGHER THAN IN SPAIN IS.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
THE BUILDING WHERE THE APARTMENT I LIVED WAS, WAS CROWDED OF STUDENTS, AND I THINK IT´S A GOOD THING BECAUSE THE RITHM OF STUDENTS´ LIFE IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT OF FAMILYS´ LIFES.
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Personal comments
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE LIVING WITH 10 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE SAME FLAT.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
STUDENTS UNION, IT´S EXPLENDID!!!! UNIVERSITY PARTIES ARE A REALLY GOOD PLACE TO HAVE FUN.
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