Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)

- It's better to have an accomodation with strangers to learn better spanish - Find an accomodation as soon as possible: good accomodation is hard to find! - Be careful with administrative papers! It is really long to have them - Approvechar de todos los momentos, todo pasa muy rapidamente pero hazlo, fue la mejor experiencia de mi vida

I am not actually a nocturnal creature but when I do go out, I frequently go to the movies. Bars failed to captivate my interest although I´ve been there more than once or twice. The Circulo de Bellas Artes, where experimental films are shown, is also a good find. Lately though, I discovered a cozy watering hole in Starbucks where I can read undisturbed and enjoy the international ambiance. The place is conducive to cerebral activities while savoring the tempting smell of coffee beans. I think it´s a haven for bookworms who wants to take life a little slower.

the university does offer accommodation but it is quite disorganised, there are no discriptions of the various types of accommodation in the brochures so it is difficult to get a good idea of what is on offer

Avoid Corte Ingles like the plague. There are other much cheaper supermarkets if you feel awkward having to deal with employees.