Erasmus Experience in Alicante, Spain by Lane

Why did you choose to go to Alicante, Spain?

It looked like a very pretty city, with beautiful landscapes. I also got offered an internship here.

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

I am here until June 2014. I receive quite a lot in grants, scholarships and waivers (I would prefer not to share this information).

What is the student lifestyle like in Alicante?

Pretty fun, yet school and work oriented. Relaxed environment where you do your work and responsibilities, but can still enjoy a beer or food with friends throughout the week. On the weekends there's always a party or a trip to go on.

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

Yes, I really like it here.

What is the food like?

Delicious! At first it took me a while to get used to it all (especially eating so much bread), but now I love the tapas and bocadillos. I love jamon serano!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Alicante?

Not really, I looked a lot of websites and read forumns.

How much does it cost to live in Alicante?

I pay 190 euros for a room in the center of Alicante. This includes utilities as well, so not too bad.

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

Yes, everyone is helpful and willing to help you learn. There are many language courses available.

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

By plane. I live 11 hours, by plane, away from my home city in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Alicante?

• Kraken
• 5ª Avenida
• La Sede

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

• Tapas y cañas
• 100 montaditos
• Lizarran

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

• The santa barbara castle



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• The old ship on the port

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Alicante in the future?

Dont drink the tap water.