Erasmus Experience in Alicante, Spain by Kenneth

Why did you choose to go to Alicante, Spain?

It was a coastal city, and my internship was during the summer. Also I got to work in a field that I really liked.

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How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

700 euro per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Alicante?

There is a lot of parties going on. So students will have fun. There is also an amazing beach.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Alicante to other students?

The city is really amazing, the people are really friendly. I did an internship in a company, so I can't comment about the university.

What is the food like?

The food is good and is really really cheap.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Alicante?

No. The rents are around 250-300 euro per month.

How much does it cost to live in Alicante?

600 euro per month.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

The Spanish language is fairly easy to pick up. There is a language course at the university that students can take.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Alicante from your city?

Flight.

Would you recommend to go on a night out in Alicante?

Yes.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Alicante?

There are a lot of restaurants near the beach and on the street running parallel to beach.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There is Santa Barbara Castle.