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4.47 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The beginning was hard but satisfying: I didn't speak Spanish, and nobody spoke the languages I used to speak (Finnish, English, Swedish or German). Hence, I learned the language quickly and efficiently!!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The language (Spanish)
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The overall level is not comparable with the European standards. Hence, it may be more usefull to study cources that broaden your scope rather than those closely related to your own field
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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
If you want to experience something totally different, try Bolivia. It's simply amazing!! An excellent place to travel! And make sure you know at least some Spanish before you go - it makes it much easier.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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