393 reviews
4.16 / 5 based on 393 reviews

Useful |
0
Jessica L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
First and foremost, the conversion of American dollars to euros results in Europe being a more expensive place to live.
Read more >
Overall, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

Useful |
0
Mdelvai
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The first two weeks have been hard, but then I began to learn pretty fast and now I just need to expand my vocabulary
Read more >

Useful |
0
Nicolás R
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A lot of classes were held in Catalan, which led to difficulties when the teachers refused to speak spanish instead.
Read more >

Useful |
0
anne g
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Honestly, I have been very lucky. I found this place from France without visiting it before. And it turned out to be OK. I share the appartment with a friend of mine who was also on the same exchange programme.
Read more >

Useful |
0
“Prestigious university”
Gal·la S
Spain, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2022
Overall
In general, good and useful professors/courses and a wide range of opportunities are offered (associations, interships, talks, exchange programs, consulting contests...).
Read more >
Pros
very international
Cons
schedule flexibility

Useful |
0
“Prestigious university”
Gal·la S
Spain, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2022
Overall
In general, good and useful professors/courses and a wide range of opportunities are offered (associations, interships, talks, exchange programs, consulting contests...).
Read more >
Pros
very international
Cons
schedule flexibility