Universidad de Granada (UGR)

The best times I had were the botellones in someones house or in placeta somewhere - la Plaza de la Cebolla, close to the Jardines del Triunfo, is my favorite, always full of students, guitars, hippies, dogs...Granada in its essence. My tw favorite bars are la Estrella, close to Plaza Isabel la Catolica, and el Peatón, just off Pedro Antonio. They're more alternative than places like el Flautista and Dulce Vita, more relaxed, and i preferred the music. Cool cafés are el Tren, in Puentezuelas, and La Bohemia, just off Puentezuelas. Great ambiance in both.

Try and refrain from going to all the typical places were English students gather. In Granada, you are really spoiled for choice. The caves in Sacromonte are a must see as the night unfolds inside a cave. In Granada you have tons of bars which with the purchase of one drink you get a free tapa. Delicious. My local cafe in Calle Arabial was fantastic, friendly people, yummy food, typically Spanish. However, the best place by far is a bar called, La Mancha. Small, rustic Spanish bar, with lots of locals, servicing fantastic wines, beers and food.

Some people open a bank account their and say its cheaper in a long-term basis for withdrawal in cash machines than to do it with a bank card that comes from your country (which will make you pay extra fees for withdrawal.)

The university does not help you look for accommodation. If you do not want to end up in a dump you'd better make sure you visit the flats/rooms before moving in. It is not difficult to find a flat, look out for ads on phone boxes.

Travel as much as possible and take advantage of the cheap trips through the uni. Don't be scared to be independent but nor to ask for help if your stuck!