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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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90% of students recommend
138 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
 All experiences (138)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (66)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (42)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
4.0/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
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“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!” Read Review
emkk, United States

Universidad del País Vasco review by Emily

Review by Emily, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, United States
History, Art, Literature, University Agreement
HOUSING    
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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I would again live in an apartment for the independence of it, but I would live with Spaniards instead of Americans
Personal comments:
It was a bit of a mess getting settled. The host university wasn't helpful or accomodating. More or less, simply plop students where they will be. I would recommend instead doing it all independently, by using the university's bulletin boards as information on who needs a roommate
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STUDENT LIFE    
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, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Everything in el parte viejo is a hot spot. Amazing cafes and bars. The whole city of San Sebastian is just raging. So, there's not any particular one that stands out.
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 5
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:
All are pretty amazing. I personally loved the Art History and Literature courses. Also, the Anthropology courses on local cuture are fabulous!



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:
Cannot complain about anything in regards to the academic life.

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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Communication wasn't at all a problem in San Sebastian as the instructors and the local people were so helpful and open to students coming in and learning the language.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
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:
The dollar was very strong to the Spanish peseta so I was spending much less than I was at home, especially compared to where I live now (NY)
Travel, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No surprises at all. The cost of living there is quite good when compared to American costs.
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OVERALL    
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...
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!



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:
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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