Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)

That the cost of accommodation was so high and that the level of the university wasn't extremely high.

Improve the level of foreign language classes. It was very low.

The program I went through seemed to be vague on a variety of details regarding the specifics of studying abroad. It took much effort, for example, to find out what kinds of credit I would be able to transfer to my home university.

I would recommend one attend classes all on one campus, and preferably at the main campus, which is more accessible by metro and has a more aesthetically pleasing landscape.

On no account compare your host country to your native one, it just makes any problems you come accross worse.

I personally did not enjoy as great an experience as my friends. I found being the only foreigner in most of my classes difficult compared to my friends who had fellow foreign students with which to share their experiences. I found specific information difficult to get hold of at first and there was no helpful advice for non-erasmus students which made me feel superfluous. However most of my teachers were friendly and some of the students made an effort to get to know me. Overall I think I would recommend one of the other universities in Madrid or to come as an Erasmus student.