15 reviews
3.89 / 5 based on 15 reviews
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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Share flat
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes,the language.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It has a very good reputation and the teachers are nice.
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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
If you want to come to London make sure a)bring a lot of cash(It is not easy to find accomodation without it)
b)be pattient(same reason)
c)be ready to do any kind of job.
d)ENJOY IT.
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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the beginning the communication was difficult especially on the daily basis because I could not speak the language and the culture is very different to my own but after the courses at the college everything became easier.
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Itxaso L
Formatik Center, Bilbao, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because everything is much more expensive in the UK.
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Housing, Travel, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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