Erasmus tips
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Every city is OK - Before
Do not worry if your city is not famous. The important thing is experience and people you'll know! We must enjoy the opportunity!
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Learn languages in Summer - Before
Make sure your aptitude of languages studying in summer. Arrive to Erasmus able to speak with other people over the world!
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Be like a german when you see spanish people in the train! - Curiosities
You'll enjoy a lot doing that! Spanish people can say stupid things that nobody understand... just you! :P
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get a mattress for the possible visits! - Just arrived
It's grate to get visits during your Erasmus but... where can they sleep? We must think about that before and get a inflatable or normal mattress at the beginning. It will be ok for the crazy nights after party!
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Get fit before departure! - Before
Think that you will be exotic and attractive for more people than in your country! So the possibilities to flirt there are higher :P
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Taste the milk of the north of Europe! - Food
I tasted the milk from Germany and Poland. You cannot imagine how good is the flavor! Maybe it's my mania (the milk) but the quality is much better than here :)
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Write a diary! - Curiosities
It's good to remember the things you did in your erasmus, your loves, the discos you visited... in case that internet disappear :P
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Travel minimum once a month! - Just arrived, Transport
Approach the little time you have and visit around your city and the nearest countries!
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Dont forget your habits! Siesta! - Curiosities
Is the sun going down at 16h? Dont worry, be happy! The Siesta makes you stronger for the night! :P
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Buy a good Reflex Digital Camera - Before
I bought for my Erasmus and I was the official photographer. The worst: I wasn't in the pics :P. I recommend the gamma of Canon or Nikon.
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Make at least 2 blogs in Erasmusu! - Just arrived
One in your language, other in English. And if you are able... another in your host language... you know... Polish, swedish, hungarish, deutsch... Do u accept the challenge?
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Give spanish food as a present for the birthdays! - Food
In Erasmus, the best present is something typical from your country and... what can be better than a piece of "jamón" or "chorizo"? And what about Freixenet or Rioja wine? They'll discover our gastronomy!
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Bring something from your country as a gift! - Before
A friend of mine took a lot of little gems from Turkey. He start to give one to each friend he met in the first weeks! It was very polite from him! Something small as a gift!
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Get involved wherever you can!! - Just arrived, Leisure
There are myriad ways to take advantage of your Erasmus time to make new friends and learn new things. At your host university you can join a club or social association and meet others who share your interests. You can also join the Erasmus Student Network or the AEGEE...
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If you are a woman and take the pill - Before
Remember that if you are a woman and you take the pill, you need a medical prescription to buy it in England, so before going then be sure you have enough for your stay
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First come, first served basis - Before
THat's the way residences work in England, remember that, the sooner you make the application, the better room you will have!
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Tourist Information - Just arrived
Is always helpful going to the tourist office to get information about the town, even if you already have a guide or you're going to live there. they always have information about the best offers, etc.
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Get a mobile phone when you buy a phone card - Just arrived, Economy
You have very good offers in many mobile companies in Germany that sell you a prepay sim card with a new simple cell phone for only 30 euro with 10-15 euro starting credit.
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Deutsche Bank - Economy, Before, Just arrived
For those who ever thought of opening a bank account in Deutsche Bank before coming to Germany - is not the same bank as in Germany! Don't worry about the bank account, once you come here you can have one for free if you are a student. I advice you the option of...
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Check Timetables - Housing, Just arrived
If you chose a residence in Germany, before you get there check the timetable of their office and make sure to send them an email if you get late. They usually have non ordinary breaks and close earlier than you expect. And Friday is a short day, they usually close at 3...
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