Hi Kebabman,
If I were you, take your Kebab van with you and park it outside the blue gates, you will make a fortune every night!!!!
It would probably pay for the course!
I've only been back from Jerez about 6 weeks, and I am starting to miss certain things........The flying (hav'nt been near a plane since the easyjet flight home), the weather, the young ladies and the cheap cost of living!!!
I will let you make up your own mind about the canteen food! (Pizza Hut anyone)???
The course is very demanding, but very do-able if you put in the work! This is easier than it sounds due to the campus environment. You and your course mates will get into a routine of studying, revising, relaxing etc, etc. When they all dissapear to their rooms, its your que to do the same and hit the books!
During your first few weeks, as the dreaded Progress Tests start to wake you up, you will realise just how much work you need to do to reach the required level, it may be more or less than other people on your course. It is very important for the course to work as a team, all helping each other out where possible! This in itself is a test as at the end of the day, you are all going to be in competition with each other in the aviation job market!!
But, you must find time to enjoy yourself too. Spain is a fantastic country, very different from the UK. Take the opportunity to sample the local delights........
If it all gets too much, Gib is just 1.5 hrs drive away, there you will find all the comforts of home, a good Curry House, good beer, and a Safeway supermarket!!
If you need a cheap motor whilst out there, I suggest you get together with a couple of others on your course and head off to see Blas at the local Ford garage. He speaks good English, and has a fine collection of old battered motors for you to choose from. He will buy the car back off you when you have finished the course (for around half what you paid), and will sort all the paper work and insurance out for you which is an nightmare to do yourself!!
Work hard and enjoy your time out there. Its a fantastic experience
Good luck, W-S.
p.s. if your parents want to come and visit, don't book them into the 'Hotel Club' at the top of the road.
