Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)

Internet can be a powerful tool for doing many things (online tickets,online services -bank, celular phone,etc-,getting information about certain events. Four finding room one must visit a lot of places to compare before deciding.

I was happy with it, although it took some adjustment. I had expected to be treated as a family member, but it was more a business arrangement than anything; I was a boarder. I ended up becoming close with my host sister, and we're still in touch.

Rents are more expensive in the city centre, but you will be able to reach universities, supermarkets, in 10-15 min on foot. Outside city centre rents are lower but is not so easy to reach certain places. So my advice is to analyse carefully your needs in order to find the best place to stay

If possible, find the accomodation in time. Inform yourself about the facilities university offers, they are really good

When I came here I could communicate pretty well but sometimes had difficulties to understand the local speakers when the spoke fast. It was even more complicated when it came to the professors during classes, because I couldn't ask them to repeat or speak slower. It wasn't a private class after all. That has gotten so much better though and now I can understand almost the entire class. My communicating skills have improved as well.