ERASMUS Experience in A Coruña, Spain by Manon

Why did you choose to go to A Coruña?

Because it's a beautiful region close to Portugal and cheap

How long did you stay? What was the amount of financial aides you have received?

Around 700€ from ERASMUS program for 3 months

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How is the atmosphere?

Student atmosphere is awesome with a lot of parties. Everybody knows each other because it's a small town, and so the atmosphere is good.

Would you recommend the city and the University to others students?

Of course yes! The atmosphere is really nice

How is food in the country?

Tapas and tortillas, that's Spain!

Did you have difficulties to find your accommodation?

No, it's easy to find one with Facebook group when you are in the city or not.

Is the life expensive there?

Really not! 1€ for a coffee, 2€ max for a beer, a room in collocation for 100-200€

How it was to learn the language? Have you been in language classes organized by the University?

I didn't follow language classes because the schedule didn't fit mine, but you should live with Spanish people (not French or English), it will force you to speak in Spanish and avoid the easy way.

What was the cheapest way to go to A Coruña from your city?

We used car, we were 4 so it was the most simple, fastest and cheapest way to go there. Moreover, we then had a lot more freedom.

Which places would you recommend to party at A Coruña?

Calle Socorro, Orzan and Holandes to party in the bars and the ERASMUS Student Network organize a lot of parties in this area. Otherwise for the night club, it's near the harbour.

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And to eat? What were your favorite places?

I felt in love with "La Consentida" near Riazor, good atmosphere perfect to work and cheap

What cultural journey would you recommend?

Santiago de Compostella, Finisterra, Ezaro waterfall, Cies Islands, and Porto (2h30 only)

An advice for future students?

Enjoy from the beginning, it's going so fast!