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Maarika S
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
as all the courses taught in Granada University are in Spanish this was a perfect way to practise my language skills. and extremely important is also to live with locals to help to acquire everyday knowledge and youth slang.
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Maarika S
Academic
Course recommendations
as the university of Granada puts a lot of stress on practical lessons, then one should choose some courses having lots of practical classes. i had lots of fun there.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because the life in Spain is more expensive of that in Estonia. and of course because as Erasmus student i enjoyed my life more than in my home country going out more and travelling a lot more.
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Food, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
a very good cost-saving tip is to eat lunch in university diners. doesn't cost much and delicious. a financial surprise is the cost of internet at house and mobile bills. internet is quite expensive and mobile phone is really expensive comparing to my home country.
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Maarika S
Overall
I wish I had known...
i guess that to have things done here in Spain, you need to be patient. first 2 weeks were awful. everything takes so much time, really nerve-racking. but now i'm already quite used to that:))
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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
don't take too many courses, as here in Spain every course takes quite a lot of your time. and enjoy the social life of Granada, it is worth 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
all the region of Andalucia is beautiful. take some time off, and make trips to little villages and mountains to get acquinted with the local culture. try the local cuisine, especially the bull's tail. mmm...delicious!!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it is the most convenient way and cheaper than campus.
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Personal comments
although the university tried to help with housing it is better to manage the things by yourself. that way you can find cheaper possibilities and university search takes way too much time.
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Maarika S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
well, as I love asian food, my favourite restaurants are the Japanese ones. they are also the most clean ones. and also Mexican food is quite good here. well, my favourite nightclub was "el Camborio" and the best bar "Bella y Bestia", which serves the best tapas:)) oh, and d'Cuadros - the bar to go for a glass of strawberry wine and nice music.
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