University of Aberdeen

Most communication happens with other foreigners. This is not such a big problem when you're learning the basics, but it's not very efficient to improve your language skills if you're starting at a (relatively) higher level... However, practicing a lot has always been a good exercise.

Use code-cards for international calls. Buy your food at LIDL. Fortunately enough, everything is at a walking distance from campus

The University of Aberdeen is definetely used to host foreigners, and those doon't feel like complete strangers. Teachers are available, course changes are easy, accomodation is quite easy to find, everything very accessible, etc. Nightlife and weather may not seem as attractive as those of Spain, but you can have a lot of fun, and the contrast between the freezing winter and the blooming spring is wonderful! Besides, there are other compensations: Scotland is a magnificent country, the scottish culture is fascinating, and so on. However, be aware of the cost of life and of the fact that some (a lot?) studying is required all year long (but exams preparation is not very harsh). If you don't forget to take care of your day-to-day work, you won't get stuck in your flat when there's much better to do, and you're going to experience one of the best moments of your life !!!

Frightening when you are used to something else, but overall good experience : there is what you need and not what you don't need

Everybody knows about the Amadeus, a 20-minute busride away from campus, where pints are at 1 pound on Mondays. There are of course plenty of pubs in town, some organising special events, etc. For freezing winternights, go to the campus' pub (forgot the name : "7th hole" or something like that), very nice as well...