Where to Study in Spain?
Help out a confused high school student.
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I am a 17 year old from Canada who has been to Spain once and is itching to go again. I loved absolutely everything about this country. I will be starting University next year, in either Ottawa or Toronto, and in my third year I will have the chance to travel to several places in Spain for a full year of study. Here are my top choices: Granada, Sevilla, Valencia , Barcelona or Madrid. To be honest, I am currently leaning towards either Sevilla or Granada. So I have two questions: What do you think would be the best place to visit for a university student who is equally interested in partying and studying and a good number of beautiful Spanish chicas (my favourite part of Spain)? Second Question: What is the weather like yearly in Granada? I know it has nice and hot summers, but how cold does it get on average? What would be the average high temperature in Granada in the winter months? Remember I am asking for the average HIGH temperature, not just the average temperature. Example: What would the high be on a normal January 10th day in Granada? Sorry for the long post, I hope you guys can help. Gracias. Reply to this
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if no one wants to answer such an informative question, could someone give me their opinion on what would be the best university town? What city has the best university culture? Granada? Sevilla? Valencia? Madrid? Hopefully that makes it a little more general. Cheers. Reply to this
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hello... i havent actually studied in spain yet but i leave jan 15th for sevilla!!! i am incredibly excited and have only heard good things. I think no matter where you go youll have a good time because its europe, more sprecifically spain, and its bound to be fantastic! if you want feel free to message me next semester and ask me how its going or take a look at my blog, assuming i update it occasionally
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haha ok sounds great, i'll be sure to do that just to get an idea from someone who will be there. thanks. Reply to this
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Heya, you might find a lot of info on whatsevilla.com or whatgranada.com or simply all what websites ;) Reply to this
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Hi Granada have a famous university that hosts a lot of foreign students and it's not big just like Madrid or Barcelona, I love Barcelona because I lived there and offer a lot of fun and also the university is good. In Sevilla and Granada I spent only few days so is impossible give you good tips.
This is a little guide of Barcelona that I wrote hope that help you!!!
This is a little guide of Barcelona that I wrote hope that help you!!!
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Hello,
If one of your targets is to learn Spanish, I would not reccomend Barcelona. Local authorities are following a pro-catalan policy that has almost erased any sign of spanish language from the university. So if what you want is to learn Spanish, I'd reccomend Madrid or Valencia. Sevilla or Granada are also good places, but their spanish can be difficult for a non-native. You can compare it with Scotland or Ireland. Their spanish is good, but if they talk quickly you may not understand a work. But the cities (Specially Granada) are incredible.
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If one of your targets is to learn Spanish, I would not reccomend Barcelona. Local authorities are following a pro-catalan policy that has almost erased any sign of spanish language from the university. So if what you want is to learn Spanish, I'd reccomend Madrid or Valencia. Sevilla or Granada are also good places, but their spanish can be difficult for a non-native. You can compare it with Scotland or Ireland. Their spanish is good, but if they talk quickly you may not understand a work. But the cities (Specially Granada) are incredible.
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Regarding temperatures in Granada:
Note that Granada is close to the sea, but just aside of the highest peak of Iberic peninsula (Mulhacén which is above 3400m high) which makes it a city significantly colder than the other capitals of Andalusia. So summers can be hot, but never as hot as Sevilla. Granada can rarely reach more than 35C, while Sevilla does reach more than 40C every July and August day.
Winters are cold in Granada. Highs can reach 10 to 15C at noon, and lows can reach from 0 to -10C at night.
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Note that Granada is close to the sea, but just aside of the highest peak of Iberic peninsula (Mulhacén which is above 3400m high) which makes it a city significantly colder than the other capitals of Andalusia. So summers can be hot, but never as hot as Sevilla. Granada can rarely reach more than 35C, while Sevilla does reach more than 40C every July and August day.
Winters are cold in Granada. Highs can reach 10 to 15C at noon, and lows can reach from 0 to -10C at night.
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Today's (January 15th) temperatures:
5,5ºC-13,5ºC
You can see current temperatures (and many other things) in these two local newspapers:
Ideal Granada
Granada Hoy
Greetings :)
5,5ºC-13,5ºC
You can see current temperatures (and many other things) in these two local newspapers:
Ideal Granada
Granada Hoy
Greetings :)
[Edited: 18:48 - Gus_Granada_Spain ]
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Hi Lshag,
You can find loads of information about destinations to learn Spanish in Spain in this website www.donquijote.org there is a description of each city and they have schools in all the interesting places in Spain.
My advice: you will surely love Granada or Sevilla.
¿Have you considered Salamanca?
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You can find loads of information about destinations to learn Spanish in Spain in this website www.donquijote.org there is a description of each city and they have schools in all the interesting places in Spain.
My advice: you will surely love Granada or Sevilla.
¿Have you considered Salamanca?
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Following Paqui´s advice about considering Salamanca, I can only say I would do. It is true that GRanada is more of a Southern city, closer to the sea and that its arab´s historical influence has left things there that cannot be seen elsewhere in Europe. Granada is a great choice, and I love it indeed, one of my favorite cities in Spain... but Salamanca is also amazing, and it offers a lot in terms of student life. It is very diferent to GRanada in most senses, but its medieval streets, and its universities set at historical buildings are worth a visit. Both options sound great, and maybe the best you can do is to visit before you make up your final decision.... (Barcelona is very nice, but then in my view you are deciding to live in a large, hectic city, more than at a university town....)
If you travel to Salamanca and have the budget, I recommend Hacienda Zorita
http://www.winetourismspain.com/castilla_leon/wine-route-castilla-leon-2-visiting-wineries.php#zorita
Good luck!
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If you travel to Salamanca and have the budget, I recommend Hacienda Zorita
http://www.winetourismspain.com/castilla_leon/wine-route-castilla-leon-2-visiting-wineries.php#zorita
Good luck!
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