641 reviews
4.26 / 5 based on 641 reviews
Useful |
0
cragsdale
Housing
Type of housing: student residence
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If you are outgoing, get a an apartment. Its a great way to meet Spanish people as well as to avoid the trap of only associating with other foreigners.
Read more >
Personal comments
The Maese Rodrigo residence is located about 10km outside of Seville. It is a bit overpriced and isolated, but if you have transportation and want to be very studious you could be well served by it.
Read more >
Useful |
0
cragsdale
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Take a paddle boat out into the river for some unforgettable views of the city.
Read more >
Useful |
0
cragsdale
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had studied spanish for years before and was able to adjust to university classes in spanish very quickly. My advice for any serious students is to study spanish as much as possible prior to departure and thus be able to hit the ground running upon arrival.
Read more >
Useful |
0
cragsdale
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Spain is rather inexpensive and the euro was down at the time too.
Read more >
Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get an apartment, cook your own food.
Read more >
Useful |
0
cragsdale
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't hesitate, just go!
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
Take advantage of Morocco's proximity to visit a different part of the world.
Read more >
Useful |
0
cragsdale
Academic
Course recommendations
Take courses that interest you, don't worry about courses that directly follow your major. After all, the main point of going abroad is to become fluent and develop your personal goals and interests. In short, experiment and have fun, but at the same time be sure to take the opportunity and experience seriously.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More dedication and particpation by Spanish students. I wouldn't bet on this happening any time soon though, as their system is very different from the elite competition and discpline found at top US universities.
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
en
Español
Français