Universidad de Córdoba (UCO)

I went to Spain as an ESL teacher's assistant and simultaneously finished my Master's in Spanish. I stayed for a year and it was the most memorable year of my life. I recommend that people study abroad for a year because the first semester is all about adapting. By the time you get used to it, it's time to leave. While you are in a different country, watch local TV, read local newspapers and hang around with locals. Sticking with other international students won't enrich your experience. Drink wine, enjoy the food and find yourself.

When choosing a city, think thoroughly what you want to gain from the experience. My reason for going to Cordoba, a relatively little known city, was to get away from American students, immerse myself in the Spanish culture, and learn the Spanish language. Cordoba could not have been a better choice and my year living there has been the best year of my life!

*Prepare for the unbearable summer heat. *Take care before buying mobile phones. *Leave your car in your home country:no parking space and a lot of annoying troubles(especially for french students) . * Go and travel around, it is doable to mix travelling with your studies and the region marvelous!!

Open your mind and think outside the box. Don't stick to your fellow travelers just because it's more comfortable. You will miss out on so much if you don't take the time and effort to meet the locals.