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4.29 / 5 based on 41 reviews
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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the area around "plaza mayor" (La Bellepoque)
Easter processions, Jazz Festival in May, Ferias in June, Feria de Queso in Trujillo ...
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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To share the flat with spanish students is a great experience - and highly valuable for the language progress.
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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished I would have stayed for 1 year ... but academically it wasn't possible for me!
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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
It's advicable to do the exchange semester at 2nd quarter of your studies - so one will have the opportunity to get some courses, that will be accredited by the home uni.
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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
Don't hesitate to spend a year in Caceres, and seize the time to see and get to know as much as possible from beautiful spain!!!
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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Sanish people are very communicative and open minded ... I would advice to look for some native collegues asap, rather than hanging around with other ERASMUS!!!
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Michaela W
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Spain
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Caceres is actually a very cheap place to live , but: if you are interested in the cultural treasures all over spain, you will find lots of opportunities to get rid of your money!
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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