305 reviews
4.05 / 5 based on 305 reviews
Useful |
0
Ben M
Languages
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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You have to attend the "Curso para extranjeros" en september or februari organized by the university for international students. The best way to learn the language and get to know the other students.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ben M
Academic
Course recommendations
Pretty easy to negociate with the teachers to get a special "erasmus" exam. Don't be afraid of them, they are nice.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
They should improve the International Office, which is sometimes really hard to reach (phone or whatever)
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Useful |
0
Ben M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Alcohol is really cheap (out of the bars). In the bars, it's really really really expensive. I called home by the Internet, and used to travel quite a lot.
Read more >
Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nothing special.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ben M
Overall
I wish I had known...
The sun burns really in Andalucia!!!!!!
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take as many classes as possible during the first semester and enjoy your free time in the second!
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Try to live with spanish people. They will show you the real Spain and help you a lot with all travels etc.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ben M
Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To be independent. You can choose to live in students residence, which includes a lot of contraints (timetable, etc.)
Read more >
Personal comments
I didn't stay at the university. I rent a room in a shared flat. Roommates were really nice. I never heard anyone complaining about his roommates in general. Room fully furnished: internet, water, tv, electricity, gas,...
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ben M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Fraggle Rock, Onda pasadana, and of course Plaza de la Merced for "Botellon".
Read more >
en
Español
Français