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4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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jenna r
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
It is impossible to learn Spanish at this campus. Everyone speaks English and you are not provided with opportunities to meet people from other schools. The Spanish classes are not serious. I learned more in high school classes than the Spanish classes here.
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Mark A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was in Madrid during the psudeo boom. Exchange rate was 89pts to 1US. Drinks at nighclubs cost 1000 pts.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Housing, Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Spain/Madrid has changed rapidly since the early 90's. Spain has become more consumer friendly. Transportation has always been a good deal.
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Nalian E
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
seria una experiencia inolvidable si pudiera estudiar en esta universidad
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sollentuna
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer having my own apartment because I am extremely independent.
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ginacarla
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
be careful with going out, as nightlife is the way of life in Madrid
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Talathia J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There is a large bar located near the school, which is very friendly and not expensive. Ricordos is the name of the bar.
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