Salamanca Travel Forum

Hi, I am a 20 year old female and I am looking at going to Salamanca to learn Spanish for about 6 months.

I think the best school I've found is Enforex. Does anyone have any experience with them? Or would the University of Salamanca be better?

My other question is regarding money. How do most people pay for things while out there? Should I open a Spanish bank account (if i was to use my English account I would incur charges everytime I took money out). And although travellers cheques would be ok for big purchases, for little things like food, I would want to use cash. But I don't want to carry 6 months of cash around with me!

Any other opinions from people who have done this would be greatly appreciated.

Ali

Hi Ali.
Ive just sent you a VT email - thought I was posting a reply to the thread. Anyway as to cash (didnt mention this in the email), I definitely think it'd be worth opening a Spanish account if youre going for 6 months. The cost of taking out money all the time would certainly mount up - and you dont want to leave cash around your apartment really. The school will help you set something up when youre there.

Ive given you a tip for Enforex in the email. Its probably one of the best schools around. Not sure Id try the University - courses tend to be "too" popular which means groups will be bigger and your contact with Spanish will be minimal compared to being in a group of 6 or 7 in a private school.

Ive done a course before and its the most amaing experience ever! Its not only the language you will learn! :)
Angel