Universidad de Málaga (UMA)

I would deffinately choose an appartment again as it gives you total freedom and independance to come and go as you please. Given the partying times you don't want to be locked out of Uni accomodation at 7am in the morning! Also if you get friendly with the neighbours you can practice your Spanish and get free meals.

One has the opportunity to live with people that speak the foreign language,which makes it easier to learn as people can correct you. Furthermore, one has the chance to get to know people much easier. Usually people who have already lived in the city know the places to go and have usefull tips and tricks. Also, if one is lucky and gets to share the flat with locals it is much easier to make local friends, to pick up phrases and to identify oneself with the culture in the foreign country.

I had an opportunity to share a flat with 2 other international students. We all supported eachother in learning the language. There was plenty of room, and the location was geart, so that we had a chance to sea the day to day life of Malaga and explore the Spanish culture.

it was perfectly located in the center and i had great flat mates!

I felt it was important to immerse myself in doing business and taking on responsibilities in the manner or my host country. Living in an appartment with a friend also gave me a greater chance to meet and interact with students like myself from all around the world.

I want to live independently and I do not see searching for your apartment yourself as a very big problem.