Erasmus Experience in Barcelona, Spain by erika

Why did you choose to go to Barcelona, Spain?

Because is an amazing city that offers a lot to young people, great nightlife, beaches, good weather, sports

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

I'm doing an Erasmus Placement and I receive 430 euros per month from my university and with that money I can pay the rental of a room in a shared flat.

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

Active life, not really busy.

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

Yes. I recommend them.

What is the food like?

Not really good, vegetables and fruit are a bit tasteless.

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

It's not really expensive but not even so cheap.

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

I think that the Spanish language is really easy to understand and can be learned quickly by Italian people.

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

Make a subscription for 3 months that costs 100 euros with which you can travel in the first zone by subway, tram, train.

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

To drink something at Barceloneta.

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

100 montaditos in Urquinaona, are like typical Spanish tapas and they are really cheap.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Casa Batlo, Casa Mila.