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Other names:
Universidad Jaime I
Contact: +34 964 72 80 00
Universitat Jaume I (UJI)
Universitat Jaume I, Edifici Rectorat i Serveis Centrals, CP: 12071 Castello, Spain
4.10 / 5 based on 66 reviews.
90% of students recommend
66 reviews
7 4-star reviews of Universitat Jaume I
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I'd choose the same, because living with other host country's students helps to improve the language and the knowlodge about the host country's costums.
Personal comments:
As I had to search my accomodation for myself, I could choose among various possibilities. In comparison to Germany the costs are considerably lower. I was disappointed by the help offered by the university, because they could only facilitate an incomplete list, written in Valenciano, the second official language of the Comunidad Valenciana. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Discos: Botánico, Jardines. Cafés: Café Flandes, Casa Verde (different), Café Quina (comfortable, very good coffee an cakes). You shouldn't miss the Magdalena festivities in March and the Fallas en Valencia, in March as well. In summer, all nightlife activity takes place in Benicassim, vacations spot at about 14 km; there is a bus service. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
As the system is very different to the German system, it depends on the teacher. German and Italian exchange students use to go to the trade-law lessons, because the teachers are very qualified and the Spanish Trade Law is similar.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
The Spanish spoken in this part of the country is quite understandable. But almost everything in the University is in Valenciano (the lessons, fortunately, not), for example the main web pages, although in most cases exists a Spanish version. The people, depending on where they come from, do also speak mainly Valenciano. If you know Spanish and French or Italian, it is possible to understand it quite well after a time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Most products and accommodation is much cheaper than in Germany. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Depending on where you buy, products are more or less affordable. The best option to buy is Mercadona or, if you require more variety, Carrefour o Alcampo, but they are a bit more expensive. If you live in a shared appartment, watch out that all pay the same, to prevent that they make you pay more. To open a bank account you have to possess a Número de identificación del extranjero (NIE), to be gotten in the police office (Ronda Magdalena). In certain banks (e.g. Bancaja), the card they give you incorporates the Carnet Jove (paying a bit extra). Having it, you pay less for the cinema and the train, e.g. The train is cheaper (- 20%) if you acquire ida y vuelta. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I don't think there's anything that would have made a difference. I like Castellón very much, although it relatively small city. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The worst feature is, in my opinion, the Oficina Técnica de Cooperación Internacional, because they do not really help you much. In exam periods, the library becames small (try to get the books you need to study before exam period). I liked the building very much, because it is of recent construction. So, most facilities are new. FINAL COMMENTS
If you search accomodation, the PIAC of the Escuela Superior (Ground Floor) offers a list, although it is incomplete and in Valenciano. I were told that the best quarter to live is between Calle Herrero and Avenida Casalduch. There you have a bus going from Ronda Mijares. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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