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4.09 / 5 based on 590 reviews
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marionhagemeier
Overall
I wish I had known...
that it can be rather difficult to find accommodation when you arrive in the 2nd semester and that it is difficult to rent a flat if you won t be there for the full year.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Offer more info + help to foreign students to find accommodation (accommodation lists provided by uni were not up-to-date but sometimes more than 1 month old!)
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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
Start planning early.
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Elizabeth P
Overall
I wish I had known...
The salaries in Spain are very low compared to USA and other countries.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great campus. Great experience. The University must improve their service to the students.
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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
Madrid is a beautiful city. It is like a living museum. I recommend the experience to others.
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“Buena universidad con buen nivel”
Adrian M
Spain, Undergraduate
Economics, 2019
Overall
Buena universidad
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Pros
Grandes profesores y aprendes una gran cantidad de conocimientos
Cons
No se enfoca al mundo real, mucha teoria y poca practica
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SineadODea
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food in Spain is much cheaper, but the telephone calls home made up the difference.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Installing a telephone is very very expensive and they ask you for a deposit because you are a foreign person, this deposit is very difficult to get back without alot of notice.
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SineadODea
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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
To go clubbing, "Capital", a nightclub is not to be missed. For a relaxing Sunday afternoon, go to Retiro Park, rent a little boat, which costs very little and lie under the sun in the middle of the lake, it´s even nicer if you have someone to share it with!!
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I would be pick-pocketed!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
A very large campus, one must be very independent to be able to manage all of the intricacies of such a large university. The teachers are wonderful, so get to know them!
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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
Every individual's travel experience is unique. It is important to keep an open mind, always be willing to try new things and travel to new places. Take advantage of every moment and don´t waste time feeling homesick because soon enough you will be on the plane back home wishing that you were still abroad.
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