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3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews

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Persis C
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The best thing you can do it is to find housing yourself. The places I lived where the university placed me, where not according to the amount of money paid.
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Michael V
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there is an Instituto International in Madrid that has great universities (New York University, SMU, and many more - do a serach on google)
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Close it - I can't believe it is accredited
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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
It is so small that you just have few chances to make friends much less friends from all over the world. I won't trust web pages until I see things first from now on.
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Mariah N
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are times that it is hard but with effort it is a lot better.
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Rumiana U
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
unpredicted expenses
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Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Become member of VIPS and get coupons for meals
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Spanishfly
Academic
Course recommendations
Take the class on Spanish Literature (mainly Cervantes) Also the Art History classes are very interesting.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The courses were challenging at times, which I know is a good thing in the long run, but sometimes hard to balance with all the other activity...
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Danielle F
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think that i could have learned alot more, but i traveled alot.
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