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Melanie v
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
Because this is a private university all the classes are obligated and they are very strict. I had classes 5 days per week. In Holland I am not used to this kind of systems. If you are also not used to this you can better choose for an other university.
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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
I recommend you to visit also other cities during your stay in Madrid. Spain is a beautiful country with a lot of nice places. I went for example to Salamanca (2 hours from Madrid), Sevilla, Cadiz and Granada.
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liesl m
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best clubs: Pacha and Joy Eslava(need to have ID with you, the bouncers can be quite difficult at times and try to get on a guest list!!)
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Liesbeth M
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I choose Spain for the language and after one year I could spook Spanish. Because I went to Spain with only a little bit of Spanish.
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Rebecca R
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
The level of spoken english is pretty low in Spain, so you might feel a bit uncomfortable if you arrive without speaking spanish.
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Christine R
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was able to speak and understand the natives easily. They were generally friendly to me despite the war situation at the time.
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joycegalen
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I already spoke some Spanish before I went, but my Spanish was pretty good, (and still is because of prcatising)when I came back
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