Type of housing:
Apartment/House

Arranged by:
Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose:
Apartment/House
Why? It is more diverse and maintains my independence. I have been living on myself since 18.

Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community

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

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

Course recommendations:
Dont be temted to fit in courses by availability but interest.

The language of instruction was:
Spanish

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Basic phrases
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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

The local language was:
Different than language of instruction

My proficiency in the local language:
before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the local language was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Other

Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I worked during my study abroad experience.
Other kind of work

Personal spending habits:
The communication facilities are more expensive here nad they are quiet fundamental for youre social life locally and at home. The prices of housing have increased by more than a 100% in madrid in the last years. Travels were low budget and therefore afordable.

I wish I had known ...
The succes of ones experience in a foreign country far from stability, which is home, depends anly and solely on the one experiencing it .....

In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.