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Winter semester doesn't have a lot of student activities (parties, day trips,..) like the spring one(feb-june).The campus of facultats economiques is nice, but central campus is prettier, it's worth visiting it.

Don't get stuck trying to make friends only in Universitat de Barcelona, almost all of my friends over there were guys and girls from all over Spain that studied in different schools in Barcelona. Be sure to meet local people eventhough they seem a little rude at the beginning you'll find out that they are very nice people, and that they do really good and honest friends.

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I just love this city and i must honestly say that I didn't take my studies that serious here - it's a good university but the catalan may be a problem.

study the language before you come here - it makes it a lot easer. Get used to the word - mañana - if you need something. be open - do what you want - make the best out of it - and try to profit from it. Travelling is pretty cheap - bus is the cheapest mean of transport - granada is a great city - 7000pst. one way - different flair,... madrid is cool too ... but when you choose a hostel make sure it's a decent area - great museum of art - reina sophia ..... barcelona grooves

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For me, the university was only a reason to come to Barcelona. The university itself is fine. But if you come here, you will be spending most/all of your time in the amazing city itself, soaking everything in. It is a great city and an alright school.

Travel - go everywhere. General - have fun. Don't cut corners to save a buck unless you are really strapped for cash. The whole reason you are here is to do things that you would not regularly have a chance to do. Take advantage of the situation.

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The university has a good choice of courses on offer. But ensure that you learn as much of the language as possible before departing.

Even if you are going there on your own, the first few days can be very daunting. But once at university, you will be making lots & lots of friends. However, as a British student in a foreign country, it is very easy to form social groups with other British students. I would reccomend against this; obviously make some friends of the same nationality, so that there is always people there that you can talk to easily, if you are feeling down for whatever reason. But I would encourage mixing with other foreign students and obviously spanish students, to get the most out of the experience. There are a couple of travel/erazmus/student bars and cafes, find out where they are & hang out there to meet people. Finally, be extra careful of yourself and your belongings compared to England, there is a very high crime rate, and quite a few friends of mine got mugged; so be careful!

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Don't forget to attend the Castellano courses for ERASMUS students at the UB! They only cost appr. 40€ for 36h of classes instead of 400€ as the regular price. It's good quality, usually good fun and a perfect opportunity to get to know other European exchange students.

Be aware that there are a lot of pick-pockets running around BCN, especially at the touristy spots (Rambla, Pla. Catalunya, Pla. Reial etc.). Nearly everyone I knew had got robbed at least once. So leave your wallets and credit card collections at home and choose wisely what to take with you into the streets. A good idea is to replace your thick wallets by the slim plastic cases (estuches) of the Metro company (TMB) that can be obtained at the TMB offices. Placed into your pocket, their slimness makes them pretty insuspicious. Before arriving in BCN, consider that you most likely will be on the hunt for a flat at first. You therefore will be in need of a youth hostel for a few days. Book in advance! I forgot to do it, and it was hell finding a bed for a night. When arriving in BCN, usually a major concern is to stay connected or to be reachable for others. The best option is to buy a prepaid SIM card for your mobile phone (Amena, MoviStar, Airtel), e.g. at FNAC, El Corte Inglés or any mobile phone store. If possible, don't come by car! Parking is a big problem and a constant struggle in BCN, and even if you found a (legal!) parking space in the street, chances aren't too low you find your car broken up the next day. But after all: BCN is a wonderful, inspiring and international city that is going to absorbe you. Even if you are to encounter annoying problems occasionally, you'll still be in beautiful and charming BCN.

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its not so easy but there are a lot of interesting courses burt you have to pay attention that they aren't in spanish not in catalan that is the local dialect here

i'm enjoying myself too much its a beautiful experience,and i remembered taht i wanted to leave but now i believe that this the most beautiful year of my life,because i've learned to live alone whitout my mum,i've kown a lot of people,and barcelona its fantastic

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there are a lot of erasmus students so it's easy to stay between people coming from your own country but this would be an error because the best of erasmu is to stay with people coming from different countries

It's the best experience I did in my life. You will have a lot of fun and you will become more independent if you are a social and openminded person.

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It pretty cool, really laid back, but not really in contact with fellow students. If you want to have more contact go to: www.esma.es, which is way smaller and more contact with other students

take the bus touristic through barcelona, it helps you see everything there is to see in a day.

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it's a great challenge, however the academic situation wasn't that impressive. That would probably be due mostly in part to the UB being an urban campus and having a large student population. Cultural differences also factored in to an extent.

Barcelona is a great city and is not be missed, either as a city to study in or just visit.

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The University was great, but if you are going to learn Spanish you might want to go to Granada or Madrid. It's just tough to get the classes you want when they are given in Catalan. I had originally been an Art major, with a minor in Spanish. But once in Barcelona I pretty much focused on Spanish.

If you are in Spain, live it up! Talk to the people. They LOVE to talk, but don't think they are bickering with you if you find yourself in a heated discussion. They just simply love to tell you what they think and then listen to your response. Travel as much as you can. It is easy to get around on the trains and busses. I loved my experience. I would suggest it to anyone who is given the opportunity. The only people who did not enjoy it were those who had romantic interests back home and those who did not care to learn about the culture and the language(s).

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I really can recommand this university to study abroad. The only thing which is negative in my opinion are the computers (really bad) and the Catalan language.

In general I´m really satisfied by chosing this university. You learn a lot, and for example I am in a class of 13 people, with 10 different nationalities! You learn so much of that for your further national career, you can´t express it in words. About traveling, it is a bit expensive to travel whole Spain, but really worth it! Try to have an advanced level of your Spanish before you come here.

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I strongly recommend it

Some knowledge of catalan is very useful. Initial courses of catalan are free of charge. There are some grants for international students, I recommend to apply to all. At the internet page of University you can find a lot of useful information.

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It's a good university. I have to admit the level is not as high as my home university. But with the (initial) language problems, I still had a big challenge to pass my exams. But I managed in the end. Most professors I had were very helpfull in helping out the foreign students.

Make sure you've arranged housing beforehand, if not, get there on time to make sure there's still enough time to arrange this. A useful webpage/institution: www.habitatgejove.es Despite the great social life in Barcelona, try to save some money for travelling Spain, as this country has a lot more beautiful places than just this city.

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Although I did not have a chance to experience the Universitat de Barcelona to its full extent, the facilities there are great and the faculty are renowed. I believe that studies at the UB would be valuable and enjoyable to a foreign student, and his or her time in the city an unforgettable experience.

Make the effort to step outside of your comfort zone while in Barcelona. If your focus is to improve your Spanish or Catalan skills, take any opportunity to practice these languages. Talk to your classmates. Sign up for a language exchange. Take advantage of your time in Barcelona, you won't regret any of it!

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This is a traditional university, and not the only one in Barcelona, if you want to do a lot of project work, you better choose another uni.

Travel tips; Montserrat, Dali museum in Figueres, round trip valencia, granada, sevilla, madrid. Learn the languages in advance!

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For me studying abroad was one of the best experiences in my life, I got to know a lot of people, a new country with its culture, improved my Spanish, learned a lot about myself, became more independent, ....

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The university is great, but the catalan and the socialist embiasis complicates some things.

Come, have friends, learn a new language, learn how to cook, clean, have your own thinks, be out of home, travel much and I am sure you will like it.

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The psychology faculty should have like more erasmus gatherings, and should make reunions where locals can meet international students.

To travel check out ryanair.com, easyjet.com, basiqair.com, you´ll find REALLY cheap flights. If it is possible, go a few days before to Barcelona, stay at a hostel and find the apartment to rent, it will be more cheaper than if you get it over the internet. Try interacting more with local people, international students have to put a little more effort, but it can be possible. If you have an oportunity to go study abroad, or travel. DO IT!!! It´s the BEST learning experience in ALL ASPECTS EVER!!!

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For the University in itself, in fact, it is not that easy as it is very difficult to get catalan friends inside the university! But generally, people are nice! It is just a question of communication and adaptability!

Great city, different culture (Catalan culture!), a bit hard to get to know some locals...but very very nice anyway!

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Don't choose obligatory (for the Spanish) classes, they tend to be crowded and difficult to pass, while not providing much knowledge. Go for smaller free electives where you can talk to the professors personally.

Come once and you'll keep coming back!!