Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I would deffinately choose an appartment again as it gives you total freedom and independance to come and go as you please. Given the partying times you don't want to be locked out of Uni accomodation at 7am in the morning! Also if you get friendly with the neighbours you can practice your Spanish and get free meals.

Personal comments:
I didn't stay at the Uni but some friends did and were not too impressed. Food apparently was very good but they didn't like the strict regime, it was alittle out of the way and you had no choice with whom you shared.

Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal comments:
El Pimpi on calle Alcazabilla was a groovy place to go for pre-club drinks or just to relax as Tony Blair has already done (according to some pretty ropey photographic evidence)and even John Malkovich had been spotted eating in MCPapa next door. After that hanging out with some booze and friends in the Plaza de la Merced was a popular option. You have to try the Chupitarias though, where a filthy shot of grog will set you back only 100 pts!! Then its a quick meal in the same road as Pimpi in a place known as La Posada, (for the best steaks, morcilla and meat in Spain). As far as clubs go there's perhaps a smattering of OK places but if you're into cheese Malaga is your baby...I recomend 'Cosa Nostra' and el 'liceo'. Otherwise go to Torremolinos or Ben Almadena for the best clubs and pubs. Oh yeah, and everyone hangs out in Maddigans irish pub on a Sunday for a singalong with an old crooner.

Course recommendations:
Try to found classes where the professor does not have the local accent this can be really difficult to understand if Spanish is not your first language

Personal comments:
Malaga university is improving its policy towards international students. When i studied there it was alright maybe help with choosing your courses would be appreciated.

Language of instruction: Spanish

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits:
Just everything is much cheaper in Spain. But: it is difficult to find a job and earn good money in south spain!! You need to live from your savings...but from these you can live a while

Telephone: was the same price as at home.

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.

I wish I had known...
no, just go

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.