That's not true. . . Not as terrible as you think. I am studying in Spain now. In the first year, I suggest you go to Madrid or Zaragoza, because everyone there speaks Spanish in Castelhano. Many people in Barcelona and Valencia speak Catalan, a local dialect. It's easy to get along with new classmates.

To tell the truth, Spain is much better than Portugal. This language is valuable. Spanish is spoken in Latin America except Brazil, and it is also the second language of the United States. Do you have MSN, if you want to come? We can keep in touch.