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Anna R
Academic
Course recommendations
Well, in advance I had to make a pre-declaration of courses but later I had the whole month (October)to make a final declaration. So I could talk to teachers, ask about everything, talk to students etc.I could pick the courses from the whole faculty of Business&Economics and also 2 subjects from different faculties of Complutense.So I picked some courses from Business Science, Economics, European Studies and also from Spanish and English Filology.I recommend to take time while choosing subjects, talk to teachers, students and take courses not only from your main field of study.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Well, to me everyting was OK, but compering to my University in Poland, the standard of courses and then the final exames at Complutense were "easier" then in Poland.But on the other hand in Madrid I was asked to do much more 'practical' proyects, presentations etc. So overall, I liked it.
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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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Jamie D
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I think that, particularly for Americans who study abroad through a program, it's best to arrange your own housing to better benefit from having to function completely independently. You choose the location and with whom you live, and also have the freedom that is lacking with homestays.
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Personal comments
I found a group called EASO on the internet, they arrange a room in a flat for as long as you need it--if you arrange it early enough. You live with 10 or 12 people, usually internationals.
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Howard C
Hampton University, Hampton, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My main objectives/goals were to first improve my grammar, second, my vocabulary, and third, lose my american accent, [the first] two of which I have accomplished, and the last upon working fulltime with a telecommunications company that required me to speak spanish in a way that the hispanic clients could fully understand. If given the opportunity again, I would have attempted to make more connections with the locals which would have made my listening in class a lot easier.
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Coralie P
Overall
I wish I had known...
That studying in Madrid is not as easy as in the south of Spain. Most people will tell you that when you are in Erasmus, you don't have to study, it's not true. You might study less than in your country because you have less courses but the difficulty is to study in a language which is not your mother language, so it requires more time!
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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
To choose your courses, don't base your decision only on the course description, try to ask other students which teacher to choose and ask to see how big it is first!
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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
To find an apartment in Spain, there are ad in papers but also through the streets and at university. Try to be there by september, don't wait the beginning of the classes (october). It's easier for girls to fing than for boys.
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Edward R
Overall
I wish I had known...
do a lot of research, i did and it made things a lot more smooth.
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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
i would try it, i hear autonomia is good but it is more independent and can be more difficult.
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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
that at times it will be difficult to study with all the opportunities to go out / travel. make sure that you really know your goals before going and then have a lot of fun and stick to them.
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Juliane N
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Daily transport is more expensive than in Vienna as there are no student tickkets. Housing is more expensive. As Madrid is famous for its nightlife you go out more often and spend more.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you do not stay for a whole month, check whether a ticket for a month or ten-trips-tickets are cheaper. Prado and reina Sofia and Palacio Real are free: Prado for under25 EU-Students everyday, Reina Sofia on Sundays and Saturday evenings, Palacio on Wednesdays for Eu- citizens.
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