Overall Reviews
4.23 / 5 based on 195 reviews
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Emily K
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I wish I had moved directly to San Sebastian. Instead I took a 3-day excursion with a group form the consortium, travelling around Spain prior to getting into the life in San Sebastian. It was good to sight-see but just made me feel like abn outsider in Spain as I was in a big touristy group of other Americans.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would strongly recommend this program. I was very satisfied.
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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
I would recommend travelling as much as possible and doing so without a Eurail pass as I found I saved money and frustration by doing it independently. Also, taking along a Let's Go was the best idea! It was a perfect guide as I went around to new cities. Additionally, an intercambio is such a great way to meet people and learn more of the language. The school sets you up with another local student who also wants to practice English. Great little program to get involved in!
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Joanna M
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I liked this university for it atmosphere and relations student-teacher and the equipment of laboratories
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Experienced a change in life
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Final comments
I do NOT recommend flying with Air France, because for sure they will lost your luggage.Moreover you would not receive any your money back, waiting a looong time for your lagguage.
The airport in Bilbao is not situated in the centre and you have to be prepared for a 30 minute journey with an autobus.
Apart from it,the spanish people are very nice and helpful for forein students, but have some problems with english.
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Heartcore
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I wish I had known...
There where a lot of things. So, I didn´t have know when do classes start. Basically there was a really bad communication between my and the host university.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are a lot of different parts of the university and I just now one little part. They are not yet prepared to have exchange students. You are just left alone and have to be pretty active to find your way around.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Spain is huge and there are lot of things to see. I didn´t have that much time and I would have liked to have seen more.
If you go to Bilbao actually you aren´t going to Spain. You are going to the Basque Country. Do respect that. Politics do play an important role there.
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Elly<font U
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The low number of English native speakers among the English philology professors was a surprise to me.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Enjoy the area, its nature and culture, and make the effort to get to know some locals. It's definately worth it!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
With Ryanair you can fly cheap to Bilbao and take the bus (there's one every half an hour) from over there to Vitoria. On your way back send some stuff by post to avoid paying for extra kilos.
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“my journey at the UPV-EHU”
Adriana R
Spain, Undergraduate
Translation/Interpretation, 2016
Overall
I lived and studied in Vitoria-Gasteiz, since the translation faculty is located in that city.
In my opinion, as a French student I was pretty dissapinted with the level offeered by the university, because it didn't meet my expectations. Prior to enrrolling at this university I had to pass a level exam, allegedly b2-c1 level, so that when we started the semseter we could develve into the French language at a higer level. Nevertheless, to my surprise the classes were focus on basic grammar for beginers.
When it comes to the russian department, I have to say, that during my time there, the teacher were excellent and I learn a great deal even though we started from zero level.
Besides my dissapointment with the French department, the general level is up to the national standards. The linguistics department is great and Innovative.
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Pros
Good erasmus exchange opportunities
Cons
The French department
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marker13
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There is also an intensive spanish course in September that I didn't know about.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a good university but not for Marketing students. I did like the spanish courses, they were really good.
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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
I don't really have important tips. You discover everything by being there, so good luck and have fun!
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