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Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)

Universidad del País Vasco, Vicerrectorado del Campus Julianategi, Pº de Arriola, 2, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzcoa, San Sebastian, Spain
4.20 / 5 based on 138 reviews.

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138 Overall reviews of Universidad del País Vasco

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by margaret, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wished I knew more about the University and the subjects we would have to pick and also the little administrative problems that may occur.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Although I had a great time the university should plan more events to allow the locals students and international students interact.



FINAL COMMENTS

For travel you should travel all you can both inside the Basque Country-to all the villages along the coast and outside it to Barcelona or even to the South. Holy week is a great time to travel as everyone goes somewhere. If looking for accommodation go the University they have noticeboards with many accommodation offers at really reasonable prices.
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by Emily, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
History, Art, Literature, University Agreement
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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.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I would strongly recommend this program. I was very satisfied.



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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by Amber, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
Language, University Agreement
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That I brought too much stuff! Take only what you need.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Please check it USAC out! There are over 18 different countries the University Studies Abroad Consortium offers. See http://usac.unr.edu for more information.



FINAL COMMENTS

Check out the website above to see other sites in Spain that you can go to as well. Tell them Amber sent you!
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by Joanna, Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Biochemistry, Erasmus
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Nothing
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I liked this university for it atmosphere and relations student-teacher and the equipment of laboratories



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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by heartcore, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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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.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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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.



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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by Elly<font, Joensuun Yliopisto, Joensuu, Finland
Philology, Erasmus
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The low number of English native speakers among the English philology professors was a surprise to me.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Enjoy the area, its nature and culture, and make the effort to get to know some locals. It's definately worth it!



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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by Katie, Western Washington University, Bellingham, United States
Language, University Agreement
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It does get cold in the summer at night and it rained quite a bit in San Sebastian. Take at least one pair of pants and some kind of long sleeve shirt.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Have more activities with the Intercambios. Maybe a few gatherings of some sort throughout the sessions.



FINAL COMMENTS

Take clothes in which you can mix and match to make outfits, be open minded and make an effort to absorb the culture. It is easy to stick with the others in your program who speak the same language but try to experience the culture you are in.
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by marker13, Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen, Kortrijk, Belgium
Business Studies, Erasmus
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There is also an intensive spanish course in September that I didn't know about.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's a good university but not for Marketing students. I did like the spanish courses, they were really good.



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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by janna, Jyvaskylan Ammattikorkeakoulu, Jyvaskyla, Finland
Sociology, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
More about ESN. Maybe I had found one in Bilbao.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
There's not too many international students yet, so you'll get personal help from the teachers. Cambus is not beautiful, but people are nice. I recommend it.



FINAL COMMENTS

I'll be glad to give more information about the University of País Vasco in Bilbao.
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by Riccardo, Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Law, Erasmus
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The life's cost wasn't cheap.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
To create a way for finding houses and apartments, because it doesn't work at all.



FINAL COMMENTS

Find a work during the erasmus and live with people from different countries.
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by Sinead, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Get there early. You will miss out on all the initiation week and meeting everybody who's just arrived, also accomodation is easier to get when you're there early too
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Great university, nice and small and helpful teachers.



FINAL COMMENTS

Buy a bike - it's the best way to get around the city, always ask for the student rate on the bus- it's much cheaper. The basque language is not an issue, people are bilingual and most speak spanish normally. If you are friendly to them, they will be friendly back.
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by vespanegra, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Political Science, Erasmus
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nothing
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
the univeristy offers the opportunity to study in different fields. take it!



FINAL COMMENTS

erasmus should be choosen by everyone
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by BastianSander, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
No. I think sometimes it is better not know everything. You have to be very indepedent and you learn a lot.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Studying at this university is quite hard since they don't use any textbooks at all. You really have to learn everything by heart and make your own notes.



FINAL COMMENTS

Enjoy your time. The Basque country is very beatiful and there are lots of places to go.
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by Jan, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I would have prefered to live with spanish people, but when I arrived,it was really hard to get a room with SSPanish people. I should had looked earlier for it.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
You have to talk to the professors if you have problems, they help erasmus students.



FINAL COMMENTS

Do not come by car to Bilbao the parking situation is horrible. Try to live with spanish.
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by Francesca, Università degli Studi di Roma - La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Law, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
That the weather was so bad in San Seabastian
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It is a very good university!!they help you so much in doing everything



FINAL COMMENTS

I had a really really great time there! I reccomend to everyone to go there and have fun!
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by James, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I wish I had not been so nervous and timid.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Partied a lot
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Take the time to get to know local students, they will halp you more than any class can.



FINAL COMMENTS

I love Bilbao!!!
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by Kelly, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
no.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
I travelled all over Spain and i would have never chosen a different city knowing and having seen what I saw.



FINAL COMMENTS

Go to san sebastian, spain!
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by kelly, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, United States
Language, Independent
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More about the Basque Culture
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Partied a lot
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Personal recommendation:
nothing



FINAL COMMENTS

nothing
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by Amanda, Boise State University, Boise, United States
Language, University Agreement
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not really- it was a great experience
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
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Personal recommendation:
It's great.



FINAL COMMENTS

Go everywhere you can, meet everyone you can, and watch your wallet.
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by choyos, Joensuun Yliopisto, Joensuu, Finland
Literature, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
None.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
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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:
I guess it depends on the people you meet. I was lucky.



FINAL COMMENTS

None, each person has a different experience.
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