Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) reviews

I would recommend it to students who specialise in translation/interpreting but there are some flaws, and the lecturers are often on strike (though this is a problem in most Spanish universities). Also, there are not many student-orientated activities besides sport within the university, and if there are they are difficult to find.

It can be intimidating, whn you don't speak the local language very well to try and get to met new people. Brave it! I found the locals welcoming and patient when I got to know them. Offering a language exchange ( looking at what skilss Ihad to offer/ bargain with) is an excellent way to get to know the locals. At first it may be seem closer to business arrangement; an hour English, an hour Spanish, but soon you will be finding out what you have in common. You will be introduced to their friends... and you will be interacting and meeting new people as you would at home. you almost forget your doing it all through a foreign language.

Courses in translation/interpreting very good, especially those run by Susan Cranfield/Richard Clouet. But if you study German, avoid courses run by Christina Giersiepen- she is rude, disorganised and her courses are poor quality. It was also quite difficult to sort out a timetable, as there were lots of clashes.