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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I reccomend going to the Cafe "La Habana" to hang out and drink coffee and for nightlife go to "La Madrilla" or for an older scene two clubs called "Versus" or "El Cameron."
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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Interacting with your family helps you gain knowledge of the culture and ties you into the Spanish life.
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Personal comments
I had to take 2 buses to class but I bought a pass with unlimited rides per month so it was affordable
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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I took actual Spanish courses so all I would suggest is know Spanish very well if you want to do that.
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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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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
All I can reccommend is try to involve yourself with native people instead of only people that speak your language. You will learn the language much faster that way as well as gain friendships. Don't be shy, just practice every chance you get talking to anyone.
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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have known more about the style of dress. It is more elegant than where I am from and be sure to have comfortable shoes to walk around in.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would reccomend this University for someone looking for a smaller, more intimate place.
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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
Be sure to travel when you are in Spain because there is so many neat places in Spain. Hotels or Hostels are inexpensive as well.
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anonymous
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, United States
Physical Therapy, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Watch out for exchange rates when changing money and don't rely on American credit cards to work all the time.
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