367 reviews
3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Gabbie
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It was about the same
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Travel, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bars are expensive but they give you a big drink so you don't need to repeat
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keiko h
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
i had really good time at dormentry, i woudn't mind living there again and i don't speak local language
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Personal comments
i liked our dorm, it's clean food was good,i can't complain
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anonymous
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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although there are courses taught in Enlgish, there are courses taught in Spanish as well. You have many oppertunities to practice speaking the local language.
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Ana l
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
MAdrid is VERY expensive. I have dollars and dollar is LOW. 1.20 for a Euro. I should have gone to USA
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You need to have money to enjoy. I wish I would have went to USA because my dollars are worth more there.
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Tricia S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I wanted to have a good time and saved up for it
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
For what they charge, you wonder where teh money goes. Someone told me that there are teachers who are paid but don't even teach - they should audit the place
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am bilingual - no problem. But you will not learn Spanish here if you stay in a residence
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