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Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Colexio de San Xerome, Praza do Obradoiro, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
4.18 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
The University of Santiago de Compostela commemorated the 500th anniversary of its founding in 1995. This institution, which maintains one of the most important academic traditions in Europe, was established as a "Grammatic Academy " as early as 1495 by Don Lope Gómez de Marzoa.
Nowadays, the University of Santiago is organised into two campuses: one is
located in Compostela and the other in Lugo (the two thousand-year-old town
named " Lucus Augusta " after Augustus, the Roman emperor).
81% of students recommend
108 reviews
108 reviews of Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
HOUSING
by milehigh78, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, United States
Literature, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Accommodation in Spain is cheap compared to the U.S. I got to live with other Spanish students. I had the freedom to come home when ever I wanted and I could cook for my self. I also got to live in the beautiful old section of town.
Personal comments:
If you live in the old section beware that the heat and plumbing are not always the greatest. I have not seen the campus accommodation but I'm sure it's fine. In Santiago you can walk anywhere, so location is not really a problem. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Laura, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Linguistics, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Cafes and bars: O Filandón, perfect for wine and tapas; Pepa a Loba; Séptimo Cielo; O Retablo. Places to visit: Corrubedo; Praia das Catedrales (near Ribadeo); Fogar do Santiso; Las Islas Cíes This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Estrangin, Université Paris X - Nanterre, Paris, France
History, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Don't be worry about galician clases. Take it easy, they are all very helpfull
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
No it was very good! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by milehigh78, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, United States
Literature, University Agreement
Language difficulties
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I spoke pretty good Spanish before I got there. I was able to polish it up in Spain and wrote an honors thesis in Spanish literature, in Spanish, for which I graduated Cum Laude. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by jbhogun, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Compared to England any European city is in some way cheaper Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You can eat well and cheaply in bars and restaurants by ordering, "El Plato Del Dia" - The dish of the day. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by jbhogun, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
The climate in Santiago is notoriously wet during the winter. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Attempt to mix with local students as opposed to mixing with other ERASMUS students solely. FINAL COMMENTS
Take long walks early on allowing you to experience the city and help find your way around later on as the campus is split in three parts. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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