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4.13 / 5 based on 341 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
That is the best way to improve your language skills (in that case Spanish).
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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Overall
I wish I had known...
It would be very helpful to have an leptop here, because the Internet services at the university practically do not exist.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is for people who want to get to know the Spanish culture and improve Spanish. Zaragoza is not a turist city.
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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
Be prepared for the hot summers and the relatively cold winters.
Local people speak Standard Spanish (Castellano). I recommend a visit to Barcelona.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I liked the class of Sociology.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It could be more praxise-oriented.
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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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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
The local students are extremely friendly and open. It is very easy to find contact and make friends.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cantine at the university is not very good and more expensive than in Germany.
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Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items