935 reviews
4.25 / 5 based on 935 reviews
Useful |
0
Alton
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
morroccan tea rooms, all free tapas bars
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alton
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Lived with a group of Spanish girls and got to meet lots of spanish people and learnt their language.
Read more >
Personal comments
Most people share independent flats with other students throughout the city.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alton
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the experience really improved my language ability in range of knowledge and confidence
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alton
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I'm not good at budgeting and can always spend money but it goes a lot further in Spain then in England
Read more >
Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Open a bank account in Spain as UK banks charge for every transaction.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alton
Overall
I wish I had known...
Its cold from mid October and I dint bring my coat.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great place, lots of students and interesting courses to take.
Read more >
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
You can get a bus from Malaga to Granda but they stop at about 8pm so make sure you dont get stuck.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alton
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
en
Español
Français