Hi, everyone! I’m writing this post in English because I found it easier for the people I interviewed to understand as much as it was for them to answer my questions, and because of that their words aren’t changing (maybe if I would have translated them into Spanish some of the meanings would sound different, I want authenticity!)

I wrote to some students in my class who are coming from different countries several questions about our university, the degrees they are studying at home and their opinions about ISSA. I hope everyone finds it interesting and who knows? Maybe you solve some of the doubts you have about studying ISSA or even going abroad on Erasmus!!

Francisca Figueiredo comes from the University of Aveiro, she’s 18 and is studying Management Assistance. 

1. What encouraged you to study your grade?

First of all, the level of employability that the area of business has, the fact that it is a very embracing degree, the passion for learning languages and being very organized.

2. What do you want to work on?

 I would really enjoy to work in the communication dep. of a company, wether to communicate with different cultures or to be responsible for the social area.

     3. Did you know the University of Navarra or Pamplona before applying for the Erasmus?

No, I did not.

     4. What do you think about the university?

It is a big college, is very cosmopolitan and has great facilities.

     5. What do you think about Issa? Is it exactly as you expected?

I believe that ISSA is not much known in Pamplona, in general, which I find a shame. Our functions are needed and very important, even though many people do not agree with it. I did not creat much expectations. I was told that it was the same degree that I was taking in Portugal, so I just imagined that I would be in a similar environmen.

      6. Which subject is the one you are enjoying the most?

Microeconomics.

      7. Do you find Pamplona as a comfortable city to live in?

Yes, very much!!

       8. What do you expect for the rest of the semester?

I hope to do well on exams, to create great friendships and to leave Pamplona with the «well done» feeling.

 

 

Marvin Baele comes from Belgium and he’s studying 3th year in Economics Engineering in the High school of Francisco Ferrer and he’s 22 years old. 

1. What encouraged you to study your grade?

When I was at school I studied economics and liked that so I chose to continue studying economics.

I like accounting and economics environment.

2. What do you want to work on?

I would like to create my own business or work as manager in a company

3. Did you know the University of Navarra or Pamplona before applying for the Erasmus?

No, I never heard something about this university. Moreover, I didn’t know Pamplona

4. What do you think about the university?

For me, the university is amazing. There is a lot of new facilities: the class rooms are very modern.

The university is beautiful and the lawn is always perfect.

5. What do you think about Issa? Is it exactly as you expected?

Yes, it’s exactly as I expected, people are very kind and welcoming. The teachers are very kind to with Erasmus students.

6. Which subject is the one you are enjoying the most?

It’s Spanish because it’s the most important subject for me.

7. Do you find Pamplona a comfortable city to live in?

Yes, because Spanish people are very kind and the life is cheaper here than Brussels. And the weather is better than Belgium.

8. What do you expect for the rest of the semester?

I expect to continue getting new knowledge’s and I hope at the end, I could have a discussion in Spanish.

 

 

Márcia Cerveira is from Portugal, she’s 19 and she’s studying Management Assistance in the University of Aveiro.

1. What encouraged you to study your grade?

One of the main reasons for choosing this grade is based on my great interest in the areas of communication and management. I like to expand my horizons and have a good training in several different languages.

      2. What do you want to work on?

I would like to work in a company. I imagine myself occupying a place in the human resources department or even as a representative of the international relations department. I also like a lot to manage inventions, so it would also be a good area to work for me.

    3. Did you know the University of Navarra or Pamplona before applying for the Erasmus?

No, I did not know about of the University of Navarra.

     4. What do you think about the university?

In my opinion, the university conveys a positive image for all foreign students coming to study in Pamplona. It is a very comfortable space with very good conditions. I love the huge gardens. People are very friendly and are always ready to help.

      5. What do you think about Issa? Is it exactly as you expected?

I did not create any expectation before reaching the ISSA. However, I must point out that I was very surprised in a positive way. The building conditions are great. Education is very good and the teachers are always prepared to help students in their succeed. There is a good atmosphere among students / staff / teachers. They all contribute to the proper functioning of the building, and this is very good.

     6. Which subject is the one you are enjoying the most?

My favorite subject is being Comunicación Corporativa. It is being the most challenging of all until now.

    7. Do you find Pamplona a comfortable city to live in?

Yes, absolutely! It’s a great city, very beautiful and transmits very security. It is a clean city  with plenty of interesting places to visit and to attend the day-to-day. In Pamplona we can find all kinds of services to satisfy its inhabitants.

    8. What do you expect for the rest of the semester?

I expect many more challenges! Living in Pamplona becomes a great adventure for those who came to study here. I expect to know even more people, live unforgettable moments and grow even more as a person.