Master Student at Escuela Tecnica Superior d'Arquitectura, UIC, Barcelona, Spain. By Anatolie Capatina

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

Barcelona is a great city. It is a port city with a long development history. There are some most representative things for it. These are referring to Antonio Gaudi and his unique works, the olympic mountain called Montjuic and of course F.C. Barcelona and Nou Camp.
Barcelona has a lot of other good places that any visitor should explore. The people are really very friendly and very proud of Catalunya and Barcelona. To live in Barcelona is fantastic. Here you can find anything you want as beaches, bars, clubs, historical places, museums, theatres, and irreproachable network of public transport. The public spaces, the streets are very clean. In the night the streets become full of people came from different countries and by any ages. I would recommend Barcelona. In my opinion Barcelona is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen.

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

The student life in Barcelona is rather hard but beautiful. I mean hard because the quality of studying process is quite high. So, for facing this you should put a great effort. On the other hand the life is beautiful because I have been student at Eramsus Mundus Master Program, within a group of 22 students from 16 or 17 countries from around the world. It was really very interesting, having to learn a lot of things. Every weekend we were gone out in the city, meeting new people and having fun.

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

Ok, it depends. To rent a room in an apartment in Barcelona is between 250 and 450 euro. Depending of area in the city, quality of apartment, etc. Other costs could be for transport, about 40 euro monthly. For me was enough 350 euro for the apartment and transport and about 150 euro for other things.

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

Is not easy but of course is not so hard :) . There are a lot of sites that refer to accommodation in Barcelona.

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

I was used to prepare and eat at home. But I have been many times for eating in the city. My favorite food is paella.

What places would you recommend visiting in Barcelona?

Being an architect, I would be interested in buildings and created spaces by the most famous architects. I would recommend Sagrada Familia, the beatches, museums and Nou Camp.

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

It depends from case to case, from a restaurant to another.

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

So, the nightlife in Barcelona is fantastic. If you want to have a good fun you should go on the historic part of the city, the old one, for exemple La ramblas.

What advice would you give future students heading to Barcelona?

To enjoy of this amazing city and people!