Type of housing:
Apartment/House

Arranged by:
Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose:
Apartment/House
Why? A shared flat with students is a good opportunity to get to know people

Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Activities, Nightlife take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment

Travel take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
It's better to choose courses which require some work during the semester instaed of having 5 or more difficult exams at the end. being present in class always gives the lecturer a good impression and is appreciated.

The language of instruction was:
Spanish

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
after: At ease in most situations

Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.

Personal spending habits:
Daily transport is more expensive than in Vienna as there are no student tickkets. Housing is more expensive. As Madrid is famous for its nightlife you go out more often and spend more.

I wish I had known ...
no.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!