[originally posted by MATADOR on 6-20-01 and the thread was subsequently lost when I tried to transfer it to this forum... not sure why yet... Sorry! ]

I have been to spain twice. I have been to Madrid, Barcelona and Mallorca. I have an opportunity to study in Spain for two semesters. I can't decide wheter I should study in Seville or Madrid. Barcelona is out because people speak catalan. I am looking for easy access (train, bus, close location, nightlife, culture). Many Spaniards that I have met in the U.S. say to go south. My teacher who is from spain says go to madrid. Help meeeeeeeeeeeeee!