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Marisa H
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All my Spanish classes were in Spanish as well as a few business courses. I loved it and really improved my vocabulary.
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Mark A
Housing
Type of housing: started with host then got private apartment
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independence/Cheaper Host family are doing it for economic reasons only.
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Personal comments
Upon arrival was placed with Peruvian laday she had several flats around Moncloa. Not the best situation. After one month moved into private apartment
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Mark A
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Started a bit choppy but quickly advanced to higher levels. Coursework became easier to follow.
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dirtyflamingo
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
soma was my favorite club. house music and techno are very popular in madrid. soma was the best underground techno club in madrid. Sol is a great place to go once the sun goes down. it has tons of pubs, discos and bars. plus it's swarming with young people. if you like techno madrid has lots of clubs (soma, coppelia,cream,cocoon...), if you like hip hop, or whatever is popular on the radio there is a place for you.
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Margaret H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
retiro park!! rastro. and if you need to speak english go to an irish pub, O'Neill's.
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I went knowing basic spanish and came back to the US in 6 months almost fluent.
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