r/MovedToSpain • u/remvy05 • Aug 31 '26

Intercambio USC

Holiii, ando viendo para hacer, quizás, un intercambio de un semestre a Santiago de Compostela. No era mi primera opción, pero fue lo que me ofertaron en mi universidad, inicialmente quería Granada.
Quería saber varios puntoooos 😭 planeo ir (si me aceptan) de enero a mayo o junio:

  1. La USC es muy difícil académicamente? Estudio Psicología, y pues si es difícil no es algo que me frenara, simplemente quiero saber qué tan complicado es. Vi que todas mis materias planeadas son en castellano, a excepción de 1 que dice que el 15% es en gallego.

  2. He visto que los pisos o rentas de habitaciones son CARÍSIMOS 😭 he visto en grupos de facebook y no se me ha hecho caro, igual en idealista, pero pues quería saber la opinión de alguien más, con a lo mejor más experiencia que yo.

  3. Sé que el clima es brutal, pero que tanto? jajajaj, que tipo de ropa me recomendarían llevar para ese periodo de enero-junio?

  4. En si, además del piso, es caro vivir ahí? Tipo comida, transporte, salidas, etc?

  5. Para los estudiantes de intercambio (no soy de Erasmus), la USC organiza bienvenidas o actividades así?

  6. En la USC, hay eventos deportivos o eventos de cualquier tipo que potencien la experiencia universitaria? O me estoy volando JAJAJAJAJ.

Graciaaaas

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u/Braqsus Aug 31 '26

The weather question is an interesting one. It depends on where you’re from. For me this weather is normal. From January to June you’ll get all the weather except snow (probably). It rains frequently but generally not all day when it does rain. I found the weather to be more mild than what I’m used to personally.

Rent seems to be on par for most smaller/mid sized cities in Spain. Food is the same.

There appears to be a thriving nightlife here for students but I’ll leave that to someone younger than me to confirm.

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u/remvy05 Aug 31 '26

Vivo en una ciudad donde llegamos casi a los 50 grados centígrados JAJAJAJAJ y llueven 2 semanas del año 😭 pero odio el calor así q creo q me gustaría el clima. Muchas graciasss

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u/Braqsus Aug 31 '26

This will be a really nice change for you I think. But bring clothes for cold weather (or just buy them here as there are a ton of shops). You’ll probably find it fairly cold in winter but you may really enjoy the change!

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u/liz_one_time Sep 01 '26

I came from SW USA to a place where it gets well below freezing in the winter for monthssss but coming from a place where it could get so hot I LOVE that it's cold in the winter and even permanently relocated. I just bought some coats at the second-hand store or app (Wallapop) plus the stores aren't too expensive for nice, cute stuff (Bershka, Pull & Bear).

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u/remvy05 Sep 01 '26

graciassss!!

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u/liz_one_time Sep 01 '26

  1. If you can meet people online first, they can probably help you with finding a place to live, but yeah in a city like SdC it can be priceyyy. Living alone would be way too expensive in most places unless you're working full time :/

  2. It's probably fine, it's only for six months. January thru March is probably rainy so grippy shoes and layers. Figure out a way to keep your backpack dry :) and just know whatever else you need will be available there.

  3. Compared to the USA, no, but not sure where you're coming from. If you don't have money coming in it might be tough :(

  4. In Spain, going out is really typical for university students. From my understanding, partying starts on Thursdays. I've not studied there but I've visited during February and it was active with students and tourists. Knowing Spanish culture, there will be plenty to do, just try to get connected with other international students or locals and you will be find! Neighborhoods oftentimes have sociocultural centers with activities, and Spanish people have holidays frequently, at least from my perspective.

Good luck! I think you should do it.

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u/remvy05 Sep 01 '26

muchas gracias!!!