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Valerio S
Overall
I wish I had known...
the cost of life in Madrid
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
the courses are intresting, the professors very good, it's near the center of the city, you will like it
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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 in the centrum of spain, so it's very easy to travel to other spanish or portuguese cities.
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anonymous
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
Difficult during the first 3 months... after that things went easier and more fluent every day
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Miriam L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I shared my flat with to others, native spanish peolpe. This was good for my spanish skills.
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Christine R
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
At the CEU, the professor was not very good. She always showed up late, never was enthusiastic about the material, and graded the American students based on a 5 minute oral exam in Spanish (which is our second language). I received the worst grade I have ever received based on one 5 minute exam, when the professor never provided any guidelines or academic support. I did not enjoy my CEU experience nearly as much as I enjoyed my classes through Hamilton College.
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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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anonymous
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
You have to be patient with yourself. You have to try non-stop, it can be very tiring sometimes. You make wonderful erasmus riends who all experience the same things and little difficulties. After one month, you start understanding, after 2 month you can talk simple phrases, after 3 months you really start feeling comfortable talking yourself
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Melanie v
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are a lot of good places to go out around Fuencarral and in Arguelles. The Pacha is a very nice disco with good music. The Buda Bar is a little bit outside Madrid, but also a good place to see (you have to go by taxi). There are a lot of possibilities in Madrid to go out. You just have to try different clubs and see what you like.
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