Erasmus Experience in Barcelona, Spain by Hyukbin

Why did you choose to go to Barcelona, Spain?

Barcelona is a big city. I always wanted to get to know this city and i am learning spanish. There is a lot of tourists and it is easy to study spanish language and culture.

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

about 700 euro monthly

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

for me transport is very important. There is no problem with transport and it is easy to go anywhere anytime. There are many nice library to study and it is not expensive to live here as student.

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

yes i recommend the city.

What is the food like?

i like seafood so it is perfect for me

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Barcelona?

not really because i have a friend here

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

if you save a lot then 600 euro monthly

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

yes the university offers each semester many language courses, so it is easy to get

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

plane

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

Barceloneta beach at night is very beautiful

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

La fonda is classic and not expensive

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

i dont know well

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

Spain is a very nice country, spanish people are friendly and you will not regret to live in Barcelona