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SineadODea
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I´m just so used to living in appartments, I wouldn´t be free enough in any other form of accommodation
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Viktoria M
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
it`s the best way to get to know the country
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Matthew M
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
they offer spanish classes to the erasmus students, although they are badly organised and although i turned up for the entrance exam they didn't let me take the classes.
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auro f
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Went from basic to near fluent in 9 months due to making effort to meet locals and partake in culture
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Dana E
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very good university. Not very centered but good and cosmopolite
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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
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The telecommunication market in Spain is an oligopoly; they can maintain the prices at a high level :(
Housing is Madrid is always expensive, overall when you want to live in the city!
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Search housing WITH internet! It is advisable not to buy any internet packages offered in Spain...
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