Erasmus tips
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Make copies - Before, Paperwork
Before you go, make photocopies of all important documents you are going to take with you: passport, identity card, European Health Insurance Card, credit cards... If something serious happens to you, such as the theft of the wallet, you have a copy of your documents...
0 1 , 14 years ago -
Thank you - Language, Just arrived, Relationships
When you arrive in a new country, always repeat the same word. This is "thanks. " So try to learn how to say "thanks" in the language of your new country.
0 0 , 14 years ago -
IBAN Number - Just arrived, Economy
If you decide to open a bank account abroad, don't forget to request the IBAN (International Bank Account Number). It's much easier to do the paperwork to receive the transfers.
0 0 , 14 years ago -
How avoid frauds when signing a rent contract in Spain
Moving to another country implies the hustle of having to look for a new accommodation. Thus, operation that might become particularly boring when it comes to face legal problems, such as the contractual conditions. Here below a simple guide for every foreign student...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
How to get to Slovenia?
Right, I'm going to tell you how you get to Slovenia from Spain, and believe me, if you're from the North like me, it's far from easy. Getting a direct flight to Slovenia is a pain in the backside, and worst of all, expensive! There aren't many low cost airlines, only...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
The worst roommates of the entire world! Savage photos included
Erasmus is the best choice to meet people, discover new things, new cultures, to party. To take full advantage, better housing in shared flat. But beware, there are some people with whom you certainly wouldn't want to share an accommodation. Here is a small compilation...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
Swearing in a foreign language is the first step to fluency...
It really is! A recent pre-work tapas saw one of the many interesting conversations revolve around swear words and what you can or cannot say. This got me thinking. One thing I do when I speak English is swear. A lot. Source As I’m 21 my mother can’t tell me off...
1 2 , 10 years ago -
Wedding dress guide for destination weddings
Getting married on a beach, mountaintop, remote villa or rustic rural setting is a romantic ideal for many brides. But what does that mean for the wedding dress? Should you go formal or footloose? Will your gown fit in your suitcase? A bride having a “destination...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
The wonders of VPNs - How to watch your favourite TV away from home
The lone wolf's best friend Many of you won’t be interested in this article as even admitting any hint of lone-wolfishness may tarnish your flowering reputation as an BNOE (Big Name on Erasmus). But for those of you, like me, who enjoy your own company, here’s a...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
The year abroad as a platform for the future - 5 things employers will love
You've struck gold I’ve already mentioned numerous times how beneficial working or studying abroad can be. I’ve thrown around all the clichés, I’m pretty sure you know by now how just how many doors the year abroad can open, but as of yet, I have not given you...
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How to find a placement abroad - things to do & things to avoid
In case this is the first one of my articles you’ve read (shame on you) I am currently interning at Erasmusu in Murcia, Spain, as part of my year abroad. However, although I’ve settled in now, and really enjoying it, finding a placement was far from easy and this...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
How not to pick up girls during your year abroad
You might have always dreamed of meeting an olive skinned Spanish girl, or longed to find the perfect dark haired Italian, and you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t at least once think about all the different kinds of people you were going to meet during your year...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
Work or Study? The best way to spend your year abroad
Anyone studying a language here in England, the year abroad is most likely compulsory for you so there’s not much point trying to advertise the fact. However, despite being handed this compulsory holiday and opportunity to travel around the world with little to no...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
14 problems to overcome during your year abroad
The struggle is real There are obviously many other obstacles you’ll have to overcome during the year, these were just some I thought were particularly common, well were for me anyway. It’s not to say that there aren’t loads of good things about going abroad...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
Cool Places to Eat in Zaragoza
As you all know, Spanish people love to eat (as do I), so here are some of the best places to eat in Zaragoza, each coming with a short description of why I think they are such good places to go. London I'll start with London, a little sandwich bar. It's right next to...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
French has that “Je ne sais quoi”
French has that certain something about it, that special power of attraction, that “je ne sais quoi!” So perhaps it isn’t surprising to find that French is the second-most widely used language in the world after English, and it isn’t surprising to find that...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
7 tips for writing an Erasmus cover letter
How to write an Erasmus cover letter? I'm going to give you some tips as many of you have already emailed asking for help or an example letter. I guess it's because you're all getting everything sorted for next year. When writing a cover letter, I recommend you do the...
0 1 , 10 years ago -
Ring of Fire: great drinking game to start off any night
If you want to have some pre-drinks at home and want to play a drinking game, here is a really cool one that you can play. You play it with a pack of cards. Using all them apart from numbers 2, 3 and 4. You'll also need drinks, glasses and one really big glass. How to...
0 0 , 10 years ago -
Necessary paperwork in case of an internship in Spain
If you´re starting to look for an internship and you need information, or if your internship has already been confirmed and it´s time to start the paperwork, this article will serve you as a guide for how to proceed in order to get all the documents required by the...
0 0 , 11 years ago -
Erasmus in France - best reason ever!
Guess which is the most sexy language in the world?! Well, no surprise that French is right up there. A survey done two years ago by a hotel website canvassed thousands of travellers about the world’s sexiest language. French came out tops followed by Italian, which...
0 0 , 11 years ago