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ancin
U.P.V - E.U.E.E. Elcano, Bilbao, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Basicaly, the level of life is more expensive in north Europe than in Spain.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
a lot of different places, ambiances. Many bars to dance, or to be quiet...
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maiflo
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Improved english very much through the contact with hinternational students.
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Elito
hsakjh, Hjaks, Netherlands
Hospitality, Catering / Hotel Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Student house.recently-appartment
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Student house
Why?
The best time i ve ever had!!!
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Personal comments
Rooms are small but it is always a lot of fun.
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Wan-Ju H
Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan
Business Studies, Graduate, Master
Overall
I wish I had known...
the situations of all facilities(e.g Internet)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Hanze takes care of their students very well.
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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 expect too much, and you will be satisfied easily. And happier.
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Christina C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone speaks English, but it is nice to really immerse yourself into the local culture and learn a little Dutch. I joined a volleyball club, with all Dutch players, and am learning a lot! I recommend joining any type of club within the University!
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