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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

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3.99 / 5 based on 303 reviews
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Felix L
Universidad de las Americas - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Catalan
Was learning Catalan a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Catalan
How much did you improve your Catalan?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
For me spanish is my born language, however courses were sometimes in Catalan, sometimes locals are crazy (extremely proud) about their language (Catalan). Few of them refuse to speak spanish, even when they know it, to speak Catalan. There are some serious independence issues going in Catalunya
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Best technical university here.
Ferran A
Spain, Undergraduate
Mathematics, 2004
Overall
Well considerated in Catalunya and Spain.
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Pros
High theoretical level
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Arnaud R
ESSTIN, Nancy, France
Engineering, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
For the rentings of particular things is quite difficult because its plenty of people who want to rent the same things and you have to wait a lot of time before to have a free place.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Study pretty hard because its a quite difficult university but profit a lot of your free time.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
You have to be very carfuly to the thiefs. They are numerous and very good.
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Felix L
Universidad de las Americas - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose courses in spanish at the beggining of the year... next semester youll be better at Catalan and will be able to understand them
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Choose courses after 12 in the morning when hangover after a chupitos session is over! Youll hate to miss parties because of courses in the morning!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
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anonymous
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA, bogota, Colombia
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
THESE COURSES PRESENT A BIG KIND OF CHOICE, ALSO STUDENTS HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO INTERACT WITH OTHER STUDENTS, ACCORDING WITH COSTS AND TUITION FEES THESE COURSES HAVE GREAT DEMAND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BECAUSE IT HAS GOOD QUALITY AND KONWLEGDE AROUNDTHE WORLD.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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Exams at end of course
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anonymous
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA, bogota, Colombia
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
BECAUSE THIGN AROUND EUROPE ARE EASIER TO GET CHEAPER THAN OTHER COUNTRIES LIKE AMERICA. IF YOU´RE IN SPAIN YOU HAVE THE FACILITIES TO TRAVEL AROUN EUROPE WITH EXCELLENT PRICES AND SERVICES.
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Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
NIGHT LIFE IS SO CHEAP, BUT THINGS LIKE FOOD AND COMPUTERS ARE SO EXPENSIVE
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