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Language
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The language of instruction was:
Spanish
My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Basic phrases
after: At ease in most situations
Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country
The local language was:
Different than language of instruction
My proficiency in the local language:
before: Did not speak it
after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Learning the local language was a factor in choosing my host country
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Language difficulties
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 No problems.
 I coped pretty well.
 Sometimes it was difficult.
 It was a constant struggle.
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Expenses
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Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.
Personal spending habits:
Alright, it's kind of hard responding to these questions since it is the first ever i've been living on my own.
But what i can tell is:
Food - cheaper in Spain, but the diversity of products not as good as in France.
Telephone - we couldn't get a real contract one, because we weren't staying 18 month. so we had to get used to the prepaid cell phone. Which meant getting used to not call as much as i did back in France since Prepaid cards are really not advantageous.
Housing - the prices of rent are cheaper than in France. But compared to a couple of years ago got more higher.
Personally we had a 110m˛ and paid 1200euros per month divided by the 4 of us. It wasn't bad at all. Plus it was located in a great area of Barcelona.
Nightlife - obviously cheaper than in France, Paris.
Travel - cheaper because gas cost less than in France. And then because in general the standard of living is cheaper.
Overall - to me cheaper BUT still spent more than in Paris.
I would say honestly aroung 700€ is good to not worry too much about the money.
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The accessibility of student needs
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Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
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Housing was more expensive than at home
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Overall was less expensive than at home
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Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
