Universidad de Cádiz - UCA Speciality : Marketing
programme: Public Relations and Advertising

Things I liked: some passionate teachers, the events that take place in there such as Mad Festival, the people working there and their website.
Things I disliked: Some rude teachers (in tourism at least), the organisation is truly horrible, the “Pasaporte Cultural”, we don’t have time between clases anymore, some information is not quite accesible or updated.

The University of Cadiz has three main campuses, and I study at the one in Jerez. The city itself is very lively, especially as there are several festive seasons throughout the year. At Christmas, for example, the zambombas fill the streets with music and atmosphere, which gives Jerez a special charm. However, the university could do a lot better in terms of the university atmosphere, because it doesn’t really feel like a student city. At least the facilities are good and do their job, but in general, it lacks that university spirit that you get in other cities.

Studying at the University of Cádiz, particularly at the Jerez campus, has been a good experience overall, but there are aspects that could improve. The campus doesn’t have the vibrant student atmosphere you’d expect at a university. Maybe it’s because the campus is small, which limits activities and the general university vibe.

The university seems to be trying to modernize its system, with new initiatives and plans for expansion. However, they still maintain certain traditional practices that can sometimes feel outdated or even frustrating for students. These traditions might discourage engagement and make the learning experience feel less dynamic.

That said, they have recently started offering activities like small professional festivals, job fairs, escape rooms, and events through a programme called Pasaporte Cultural. This initiative creates social spaces and organizes talks with professionals and even influencers, which is a great idea. However, these activities don’t always have enough participation. To really enjoy them, you need to actively search for an engaged group of people to join in and make the most of it.

The professors in my Advertising and Public Relations degree have been amazing. They have motivated me to push myself further, and their supportive and friendly approach made me feel part of a small community. We even had the chance to bond outside of classes, sharing fun moments like going out for drinks. It feels more personal and familiar, which I really appreciated.

On the other hand, I’ve noticed that this close connection is less common in the Tourism degree, perhaps because of the different dynamics or age groups.

Academically, the programme isn’t extremely difficult, but it requires regular effort to succeed. Sadly, I’m graduating soon, so I won’t benefit from the university’s recent efforts to improve and expand the campus. Hopefully, these changes, combined with the new activities, will create a better experience for future students.