Type of housing:
Apartment/House

Arranged by:
Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose:
On campus
Why? To feel more like part of the university.

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

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

Course recommendations:
As I could not speak spanish or catalan fluently, my choice of courses was severely limited. I would recommend sorting out the availability of courses before you leave the country, as the organisation from my university and the host university was poor.

The language of instruction was:
Spanish

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Basic phrases
after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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

Main source of funding:
Personal savings

Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I didn't want/need to work.

Personal spending habits:
I spent alot of money eating and drinking out, regularly. The food and drink was cheap in comparison to England, but I indulged alot more! However, the rent was cheaper, so that made a difference. I think that if a student is sensible, then they could spend less than at home; but the cafe's/restaurants/bars and shops are all too tempting!

I wish I had known ...
What the course options were. The proper dates for the start of term.

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