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4.11 / 5 based on 753 reviews
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Kristin V
OverallI wish I had known...
Not really. Part of the fun is figuring out stuff! Besides, I knew quite a lot before going to Barcelona
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Some of the courses are quite "ligth" in the academic sense, they are not very challenging. But there's a lot of practical work which I haven't done previously. Some people felt there were little new to be learned, but I was satisfied.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
the exchange is more about culture. the academics didn't matter that much to me.
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knut a
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You do not have the opportunity to live on campus, the rent for an appartment is not too expensive and if you have the opportunity to share an appartment it is both social and affordable.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It does not offer accommodation, you have to find your own place to stay.
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Jennifer D
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Castellanos were said to be arrogant which I never felt. People are proud of there language and encourage people who try speaking Spanish. I was surprised to see native's patience et desire to have foreing student learn their language and discover their city.
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surita
OverallI wish I had known...
well,about the food.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
improve on their organization and give the correct information to all exchange students before they arrive here.make sure all the academic matters are settled rather than facing problems when they arrive here.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
barcelona is a very beautiful place. must be very careful and alert with your personal belongings. do visit lots of places if you can. enjoy yourselves here! have a great time!
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Tatyana B
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
At the university, it is hard to improve my Spanish proficiency because international students spend a lot of time together and thus speak English. I found that my language immersion experience occurred outside of school, i.e. my apartment and local friends.
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Deborah M
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I arrived in Spain one month before the beginning of university for an internship. At the beginning, it was sometimes difficult to understand everything but I could learn quickly working all the day in spanish in the company and speaking with my collegues.
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