461 reviews
4.27 / 5 based on 461 reviews
Useful |
0
Yan X
Xi´an International Univrtsity, Xi´an, China
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Some students are really stupid.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
People there are kind, they don´t work with efficiency.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Lisette J
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My language and communication experience in Alicante is okay, although I would like to interact more with host students, in order to improve and practice my language & communication skills. There isn't much interaction between host students and international students, which is a shame.
Read more >
Useful |
1
ROBERTA M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's a choice of independence. I liked I could decide what to do in every moment and because with my house mates we developed a beautiful relationship, we're still in touch although they live in spain and Portugal.
Read more >
Personal comments
I could chose their help, and I can say that Alicante has a great reception for international students, but I made it by myself so I can't say mora than I've done.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Benjamin F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is much more expensive than in England, although you can eat great spanish food out for very reasonable proces. The Erasmus life lends itself to spending a fair amount on nightlefe etc...
Read more >
Overall, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Costly to take money out from home Banks, worth the effort to set up a spanish bank account.
Read more >
Useful |
2
Jessica K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The experience was beneficial - it taught me what to look for, how to look for it and to be open minded about flat shares and choices. Also moved in with other students so had instant friends network!
Read more >
Personal comments
I chose to find my accomodation from britain, as I thought this was the most economical option - the other being to go over to spain, stay in a hostal and find somewhere like that - however I didnt know the degree of availablity of student accomodation - which was plentiful - had i known this i would have travelled first and looked when I arrived. By doing it online i was unable to meet the landlord, judge the state of the property or compare it fairly - as a result I paid too much and was not totally satisfied. However the location was fantastic and alot can be said for the accessibility to the city itself and the proximity to public transport
Read more >
Useful |
1
Sheri R
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I would never have had as amazing of an experience abroad without my host family. Through them I not only learned the local culture and language, but made friends, and really felt like I had a home away from home.
Read more >
Personal comments
All of the in-house accomodations are hand picked by Armando. This is the best way to really get a feel for the culture and language, and really taught me a lot.
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français