Experience in Barcelona, Spain by Marta

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What is it like to live in Barcelona? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

I totally recommend Barcelona. Its location, weather, culture and good vibes make it a very unique and unforgettable place.

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

You always have something to do in Barcelona. Your agenda will be full of plans and there is always something new and surprising. Whatever your hobbies are, you will always find your favourite things in this city.

It is a very international city, and that makes it super easy to make friends from all over the world. Also we can't forget that Barcelona has very high-rated universities.

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

It is fairly cheap compared to other European cities and for sure way cheaper than cities from out of Europe. I honestly think it depends a lot on your lifestyle and the area where you will live.

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Barcelona? Is there any advice you can give?

Finding accommodation in Barcelona is not the easiest, but I think everywhere is the same. Depends on the district you are looking, but my advice is for sure start looking for a flat as early as possible. Another advice is to check everything very carefully and if it's possible, go visit the property before you pay or sign anything!

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is amazing. You can find literally all kinds of food in Barcelona. The best is to go for the tapas (especially if you are running low on cash! )

What places would you recommend visiting in Barcelona?

Apart from the main tourist places, I recommend to take the train or the car and visit the coasts from around the Barcelona area.

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Is it good to eat out in Barcelona? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There are all kinds of restaurants in Barcelona for all kinds of budgets. I personally love the district of Gracia, where you can find a lot of variety.

Is the nightlife good in Barcelona? Where is good to go?

Nightlife is amazing. Barcelona offers options for all kinds of tastes and the prices are very good. You will get information at your Universities about what are the best places to go, where you can find the party and what suits you best.

Also, Barcelona gathers several good music festivals throughout the year.

What advice would you give future students heading to Barcelona?

Barcelona has amazing weather and the winter time is short. However, come prepared, because it can get really cold, especially inside the houses, as most of them don't have heating.

Be careful with pick-pocketing. It is a huge problem and tourists and Erasmus are the principal victims. Also dealing with Spanish bureaucracy can be a serious headache.

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