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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on prepaid cards since I could not get a contract for phone service, as well as nightlife which adds up in the end.
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Telephone, Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
7 digit pin numbers from the USA do not work in Spanish ATM's
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Marisa H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy the freedom of living on my own.
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Personal comments
I loved my host family. I studied abroad twice in Spain-so the second time I went back I requested the same family and got to live with them again!
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dirtyflamingo
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
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
for those who went to SLU to actually learn spanish, i saw it as a challenge because of the large population of americans at the school. many friends of mine were there for two years and they left knowing just as much as when they arrived...not too much. you have to make an effort to learn spanish because americans are everywhere.
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Nadine O
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
If you are going to attend SLU in Madrid, their are many local cafes and restaurants that surely current students will let you in on. Blended and Tienda Verde are within walking distance, excellent quick lunchs. Rastro (flee market) and Retiro (park) on Sundays are a must! You will know what I mean when you get there.
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Mark A
Overall
I wish I had known...
I belive that is have the fun...learning as you go. Building character and adaptive skills. I guess I should of read up more on the country and customs but I learned them while I was there in Spain
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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
It has improved and believe it is even better now with advances in technology and communications.
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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
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Samir A
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus is perfect for anyone who wants to start college in the american curriculum, and then transfer to the main campus in the US. The relationship between teachers and studends is close, it is very international, and the city is very rich in culture.
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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
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