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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Michelle T
Housing
Type of housing: housing residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
Personal comments
The housing residence that I stayed in was in a perfect location. It was within a 15-20 minute walking distance to the campus. It was directly across the street from the underground metro station which proved very convenient. It was within walkable distance to a major shopping area. It was also very near to a high-tech internet cafe which was great. As for the residence itself, it was pretty good. I was especially happy because I shared a 3 person room with only one other person, so I had plenty of space. The kitchen/living room area was a little small, but other than that, everything was great!
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Julia K
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The school didn't offer any advanced Spanish classes, so I didn't take it at all. But, I think my Spanish improved with every day use out and around the city.
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Brooke M
Western New England College, Springfield MA, United States
Sociology, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
that if you go for a semester you will want to stay a year!
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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
To expand because it will be a success. Also maybe to have more of the international students and American students interact more with eachother because it is a natural habit to get clicky
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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
When traveling go to a travel agent, or the internet for student deals. Do not always take a train flying is sometimes more worth it and cheaper.
Do everything possible when you are in Spain and take advantage and appriciate your surroundings
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Mara S
Overall
I wish I had known...
It gets very cold in the winter time in Spain. Also that the majority of students don't stay with families although I think that they should.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There is a strong sense of community at this university becasue it is small. I really enjoyed the trips together and thought they were very well planned out, I liked the fact that the teachers were flexible in allowing us to travel since they believed we could learn just as much outside of the classroom as inside.
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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
Meet as many international students as you can. Go to Seville and Barcelona.
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Melissa L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
it is so much cheaper to live in spain than it is in boston. the only things that i found more expensive were clothing and shoes. i only spent around $6,000.00 for a whole year.
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
be very cost weary for the first half of your trip. dont spend money on things you don't need, buy food from little fruit stores and butcheries, dont go to el corte ingles to go food shopping. after you get to know the place and you've been there a while then you can start to spend with more ease. always have cash on you and keep a budget book. month by month is a good way to go.
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Johnny R
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I loved the fact that syudying in another country kind of made school continue after you left the university. The reason I say that is because I would actually use some of the spanish I learned in class outside. It also helps you become a little more comfortable in Speaking overall and making errors. i definitely learned a lot of Spanish while there.
The only thing that I would recommend for anyone who wants to go there and studyt would be to live with a family because I lived with a bunch of Americans and it kind of slowed down the learning process.
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