ESADE Business School

All spots were spanish students go out to (Maria Cubi, la Rambla etc.)

The university did not provide any assistance in finding housing

Castellanos were said to be arrogant which I never felt. People are proud of there language and encourage people who try speaking Spanish. I was surprised to see native's patience et desire to have foreing student learn their language and discover their city.

I did not have any particular money problem - I do not spend what I don't have. Travel facilities were very accesible, safe and cheap.

I chose to live close to the university so as to avoid the morning city rush to go to class. I shared a flat with two native spanish which really helped to improve my spanish. The place was however sometimes empty so you should think of how many people you wish to be around. Access to any place in the city is easy and cheap so going out is not a problem (cabs are also available). Barcelona is a great city to live in but also to visit. I think I still haven't seen everything. I can only encourage people to go there as long as possible. Try to meet spanish native as much as possible as you will often be tempted to speak an other language with other students from abroad.