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4.17 / 5 based on 977 reviews
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anonymous
University of the City of Manila, Manila, Philippines
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Government scholarship
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
1. I can go the university without having to worry about travel time.
2. As basic services are offered such as food, laundry, room cleaning, etc. I can devote my time to academic activities.
3. Living with other international students provide me an opportunity to learn about the different cultures.
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Personal comments
It´s an ideal place for international students wanting to explore the culture of learning, free from hassles of doing daily chores like cooking and laundry. Room assignments are properly arranged in such a way that no two or three people from the same country are located in the same floor - providing each one the opportunity to mingle with other nationalities. There´s a library with complete and impressive collection of books. Plus the computer room with internet connection that gives us the mental peace of not having to compute computer rentals and where we can do our research papers 24 hours a day. Likewise we have a gymn and a football/tennis court for sports buff. In summer, we can take a plunge in the properly maintained swimming pool. Meals are served and we have a good choice from mediterranean recipes to continental cuisines. Staying here doesn´t give anyone an excuse to fail in his studies.
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Anna R
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that the international student experience is such great opportunity and fun!!!!!:):)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Well, Complutense is the biggest university in Spain. There are some red tape problems and not everything is clear to a foreigner. As far as the Faculty of Business&Economics is concerned, they have quite wide offer of courses but all of them are in Spanish. The standard and quality of courses is actually up to teachers so before making a final declaration I suggest making an "investigation" in advance ;);).
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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
Well, to get to Madrid, the best way is to take a plane and get off at Barajas Airport. In Madrid, to move through the city so called ABONO is a must!It costs about 35 euro/month and you can use all means of public transport (metro, bus). Madrid is localizated in the center of Spain so travalling by buses, trains you can visit the north of Spain (Pais Vasco, Cantabria, Galicia), the east coast ( Catalunia), the south (Andalucia) and have a trip to Portugal!! :):) Euro26 Student Card gives you some discounts.
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benjaminsaoul
Overall
I wish I had known...
be patient with spanish bureaucracy, and also don't stress too much about finding a flat- there is plenty of accomodation around.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
good politics and sociology departments, friendly people, just be prepared for the slow administration.
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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
an excellent experience- madrid is a great city to be a student in!
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“Thorough courses, but no career orientation”
Maria R
Spain, Undergraduate
International Relations, 2020
Overall
The courses are very thorough and most teacher are highly involved. Nonetheless, the classes prove to be too theoretical and it's difficult to find the practical application and its usefulness when entering the job market.
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Pros
It is one of the top universities in the country to study political science
Cons
Zero career orientation and not enough internship opportunities
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“Erasmus en el extranjero”
Manuel F
Spain, Undergraduate
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2021
Overall
Hacer un Erasmus es la experiencia más enriquecedora que uno se puede encontrar en la universidad, el hecho de salir de la zona de confort y descubrir cosas nuevas, culturas nuevas, otro idioma, es lo que debería intentar cada alumno de cada carrera.
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Pros
Nuevo idioma, conocimiento de culturas, apertura de mente.
Cons
La lentitud y la burocracia del proceso.
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“Complutense Madrid”
LUCIA M
Spain, Undergraduate
Law, International, 2011
Overall
La universidad complutense de Madrid es una de las mejores universidades. Los profesores de derecho son profesionales de reconocido prestigio en la carrera jurídica( Abogados, catedráticos...). El campus rodeado de zonas verdes y perfectamente comunicado con el centro de madrid es perfecto
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Pros
profesores, ubicación
Cons
estado de los edificios
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