Universidad de Cádiz - UCA Speciality : Marketing
programme: Advertising

Well, to be honest, when I started at the University of Cadiz (UCA), Jerez Campus, it wasn’t what I expected. I started in the middle of COVID and, honestly, it was boring. Online classes, zero university atmosphere and I barely knew anyone. But over time things have changed and, honestly, it has been a much more enriching experience.

The best thing has been that throughout the course they have organised excursions, festivals and activities that have made university life more felt. Events such as talks, theme days and even the occasional university party have given the campus some life. This is very much appreciated because at first it felt like we were studying in a ghost place.

As for the teachers… well, there are all kinds. Some of them clearly enjoy teaching and make the classes enjoyable, but others are there because they have to be. They seem more interested in their research than in transmitting knowledge. And that is noticeable.

Now, the worst by far: the teachers’ PowerPoints. My goodness, what a mess. Many of them seem to be taken from 2005 and some just read what is written without adding anything else. Seriously, if someone from the UCA reads this: please, renew the presentations. A little design and more visual diagrams wouldn’t hurt anyone.

Despite everything, in the end the experience has been quite good. The atmosphere on campus has improved a lot, and when you surround yourself with good people, any place becomes bearable. Of course, if you ask me about the quality of the classes… there is room for improvement, but hey, that’s what university is about, right? Learning and surviving. 😂💙