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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Summer Program

Students in the Global Energy Problem course noted the professor’s professionalism. They absorbed about 50% of the material in class and needed to self-study the rest. However, the professor was very supportive and answered questions daily during breaks.

UAB organized a series of summer activities, including Catalan dance lessons, beach volleyball, human tower stacking, and visits to the Catalan Cultural Palace, which greatly enriched our experience.

All students from CUHKSZ chose science-related courses. From my conversations with them, everyone finds their course experience rich and engaging. The university offers theoretical classes and at least one hands-on activity, field trip, or survey each week. For example, in my Beeology course: Week 1: We visited the apiary to check the beehives. Week 2: We sorted the beehives. Week 3: We went to the factory to extract honey. This experience was very rewarding. 

The accommodation was also comfortable, with most students opting for double rooms in the student dormitory (498 euros per person per month). Each room includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi, hangers, towels, quilts, and other essentials. However, due to high demand, some students were unable to secure dormitory placements. Two students from CUHKSZ lived in the city during the first week before moving into the dormitory. Those applying later should reserve early to ensure accommodation.

UAB’s remote location offers limited supermarkets and restaurants, and a round trip to the city then back to the campus takes about two hours. Many restaurants and large supermarkets in Spain are closed on weekends, so we often cooked our own meals in the dormitory.