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Universidad de Málaga (UMA)

Universidad de Málaga, Relaciones Internacionales, Edificio de Rectorado, 3ª planta, Campus de El Ejido, 29071 Málaga, Spain, Malaga
4.03 / 5 based on 138 reviews.

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86% of students recommend
138 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (138)
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4.6/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
3.7/5
 4 stars (72)
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4.2/5
 3 stars (30)
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3.7/5
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“This was my secon time studying abroad and I loved it. As an American it takes a while for people to break through the stereotypes that they have of you, but if you give them a chance, and you are a good ambassador of you country they will soon grow to respect and cherish you.” Read Review
dad5588, United States

138 reviews of Universidad de Málaga

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HOUSING    
by Noelle, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: shared flat
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: shared flat
Why? One has the opportunity to live with people that speak the foreign language,which makes it easier to learn as people can correct you. Furthermore, one has the chance to get to know people much easier. Usually people who have already lived in the city know the places to go and have usefull tips and tricks. Also, if one is lucky and gets to share the flat with locals it is much easier to make local friends, to pick up phrases and to identify oneself with the culture in the foreign country.
Personal comments:
I did not live on campus.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Nicarla, The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
MAC PAPA'S IS A CHEAP JACKET POTATOE RESTAURANT THAT STAYS OPEN QUITE LATE AND IS GOOD WHEN YOU GET THE LATE NIGHT NIBBLES. THE BEST PLACES TO GO OUT ARE GABBANA A DISCO NEAR THE PORT THAT STAYS OPEN TILL 6/7 ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS. EL TELON IS IN PLAZA DE LA MERCED, A LIVLEY BAR WITH GOOD CHEES MUSIC.
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ACADEMIC    
by pthielen, Haute Ecole ICHEC -St Louis- ISFSC, Brussels, Belgium
Financial Management, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
pay attention to the courses' names if you are in el ejido (economics & business) ... there may be some that got the same names but different contents



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
mostly, there is no distinction between local and foreign students ... so if you spanish isn't so well, watch the examns!

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by Noelle, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
At the beginning it sure was frustrating not to understand everything or not being able to say what you wished to tell. Yet, with time the communication skills in the foreign language improve and it gets easier to get around. There will still be situations in which one feels to fall back a big step, but do not give up and keep on trying. It will definately be worth the pain! ;)
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EXPENSES    
by David, Kansas State University, Manhattan, United States
Language, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
In Spain the cost of living was alot lower than it is at home for that reason I spent less on food, telephone, and housing. On the other hand I traveled a lot while in spain whereas in america I dont travel all that often.
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Nicarla, The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
THE PLACE IS NICE BUT LIKE EVERYWHERE THERE ARE BAD SIDES TO IT TOO. JUST BE CAREFUL AND HAVE YOUR WITS ABOUT YOU. THE UNIVERSITY IS NICE CLEAN YOU CAN USE THE INTERNET FOR FREE BUT ONLY AT CERTAIN TIMES, THE LIBARY IS GOOD BUT GET THE BOOKS QUICK.



FINAL COMMENTS

DON'T EXPECT TOO MUCH AND THEN YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. MALAGA IS A LOVLEY CITY, THE BEACH IS NICE ESPECIALY AT THE MOMENT WHEN THE WEATHER IS SO GOOD. MAKE THE MOST OF DOING EVERYTHING YOU CAN AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT THE YEAR ABROAD EXPERIENCE IS FOR IN MY OPINON.
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