Erasmus Experience in Barcelona, Spain by Sam

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Why did you choose to go to Barcelona, Spain?

Because of awesome weather and people.

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

So far I am self-funded.

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

Pretty nice.

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

Yes.

What is the food like?

Excellent! Specially seafood for its freshness.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Barcelona?

Yes.. but Erasmusu helped me a lot.

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

Around 500-650 EUR per month.

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

Yes, but it depends on your skills. Yes.

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

Again, it depends from where you are willing to travel.

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

So far I am not that much familiar with the city, but may be better to move around with friends.

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

I am a newbie here, so maybe later.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Probably Antoni Gaudí's architecture.

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

Explore the city as more as you can to have new ideas about such a beautiful city as well as the culture.