Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)

That there will be such a long and hard winter (until the middle of May it was very cold)

The courses and teachers are very, very good. It is worth coming.

that getting accomm before is not essential as its so easy to acquire when you arrive throuhg adverts posted everywhere. and this means you can get a shared flat which works out much cheaper than living alone and is great for meeting new people.

less separation of erasmus and local students.

No

Keep in mind that most exams are multiple choice but not that easy

More about the private language cources, when they start, how to apply etc.

In Salamanca almost nothing is provided by the university but the private sector does a good job here: it seems that the students, especially the exchange students maintain the economic stability of this small town. Most locals seem to advantage from the students some how: bars, restaurants, rent apartments, internet cafes etc. This makes Salamanca a strange place to live. If you want to experience the best student life, go there, but if you want to live in a real Spanish city, go elsewhere.

I'd have done a little more boning up on my Spanish. But it wasn't major, I dealt.

It is the warmest, most welcoming school I've ever attended. Plus, the campus is amazing. Where else can you learn about Spanish literature in a 1200 building?

Not really, I came as prepared as I could have.

I think the University is very well prepared to receive international students. I'm pleased.