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4.18 / 5 based on 325 reviews
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Ignacio A
Hungary,
Business Studies, 2023
OverallApart from the academic knowledge that I have acquired, I have met amazing people. Also, the university has given me the opportunity to study abroad in the USA and Hungary.
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Careers
Yes, I have done two internships and one of them I got it from the careers department. They are always willing to help
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Pros
Academic excellence
Cons
Time consuming
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
It's pretty difficult to find central accommodation in Madrid, but once you've found it, it's usually good.
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Helena B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
My home country (Sweden) is in general a more expensive country than my host country (Spain).
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When you travel in Spain, take buses instead of trains, they are cheaper. The metro in Madrid is also very cheap.
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lilly2
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Spanish people are very open-minded and kind. The best way to integrate the city is to go out with a little group of friends and don't be afraid to talk to people sat next to you wherever the place you are.
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KeithLee
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The university in Madrid could have done more to assist the foreign students looking for accommodation.
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marit80
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because almost everything is more expensive in Sweden.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would recommend finding an apartment by yourself if possible, since it is often much cheaper. But always be observant so you do not get fooled..
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