Reviews of Universidad de Granada (UGR) | Spain

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Ryan G

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Family
Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

It may look like play-money. IT ISN'T!!! Treat it like real money from the start and you won't have any problems.

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Ryan G

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Spanish

Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I had several years of Spanish instruction in the United States. However, I was not prepared for the accent, especially that of Andalucia. Within a few months, I was speaking very confidently. By the time I left, I was told several times: "You don't speak Spanish. You speak Andaluz!"

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Ryan G

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Again, the accent was very troubling for me at first. I accomodated, but would have preferred to have heard it ahead of time.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

The University of Granada is a very well-organized, clean, and fun place to study. There are people from all over the world, all of whom are more than willing to help out in times of need. The general feeling of support is great.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Spain is the BEST. It's very low-key, slow-paced, very relaxing. People tend to be late. Basically, have a very open mind when you go. There is a ton of stimulus; breathe it in slowly. Don't rush to do anything. It will happen when it happens. Even if dinner happens to be at midnight.

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