Erasmus blogs
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A Brief Update - I'm Still Alive”
Having now worked in my job for the best part of 2 months, and having been in Madrid for about 4 months (with a break in August) I thought it would be a good opportunity to provide a little update of my year, journey, life, whatever you wish to label it. Can I speak...
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Where to eat in Krakow
The first few days in Krakow you'll be shopping all day, seeing the city and going from one place to another and the least you'll think about is going food shopping and going home to make dinner. Krakow, on the subject of food, is a bargain, because a decent meal with...
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Day time fun in Valencia!
When first moving to Valencia from England, I had no idea what to visit, what to see and where all of the culture was in the city. It didn't take me long to figure it all out, but to save you some time, I have made a quick list of all the places I have visited whilst...
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Valencian night out for students on a budget!
Being an exchange student, working an unpaid internship, nights out weren’t really my priority as I wanted to save as much money as I could. However, after meeting new friends and hearing more about the City, I began to realise it really isn’t too expensive. Of...
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Best things to do in Rotterdam in a day
Even though Amsterdam was my home in my Erasmus, I think the article about it deserves a little bit more effort so I'll share with you the best things to do in Rotterdam, the second city of The Netherlands. There has always been something special about Rotterdam. Even...
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How I save money for & during travelling
It is true that the best things in life are for free, but I somehow grew up with the idea that traveling is for the rich because you imagine going abroad somewhere far where you will inevitably face a lot of expenses. It was and it still is a myth. Thinking about the...
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Day trip to Aveiro - 9 Must do’s and see
I started my trip to Aveiro having in mind the expectation that I would finally see the ‘Venice of Portugal’ everyone praises so much here. I have already visited Venice before so I also imagined some romantic strolls around the canals, boats mirroring in the water,...
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Escape to Transylvania - Peleș Castle
You know you are about to see something special if you are given plastic covers to put over your shoes. I don’t know how many locals would actually praise Bran Castle (where you actually don’t need plastic shoes so... ), but I know for sure that Peleș might...
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The Vegan Guide to Madrid
As a part-time Madrileña for about 4 years (I went on Erasmus in 2014 and never came back), I’ve come to known this city inside out, including its vegan and vegan-friendly eateries. While people seem to think the Spanish experience is incomplete without jamon iberico...
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Figueiró dos Vinhos, an exemplary village!
There aren't summer vacations that end without me having cross off the map a place where I hadn't been before. This year, like most times, I decided to cross off a place in Portugal. If we don't know our own country, what foundations do we have to be able to go beyond...
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The 5 best cities to go to on Erasmus in 2022
If you are considering going on an Erasmus placement, but you don't yet know which city to pick, here you will find our selection of the 5 best cities to go to on Erasmus in 2022. Your Erasmus adventure in Bolonia, Italy This place is a favourite among Erasmus students...
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The beautiful Island City.
ISTANBUL. Istanbul is one of the most largest cities in this world, It is of two continental city with each part located on a separate island. It has sub Areas (Adalet, Buyuk Ada) located on different Islands. Three suspended bridges...
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General advice for those going to Germany on their Erasmus Placement. 11-12
Given that the influx of Erasmus students over the last few years has increased every time, especially those who apply undertake courses at a German university, I have decided to include a special section in this blog just for them. It would be advisable to read this -...
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Some Spots That People Do Not Take Pictures Of
Are you looking for some good views of Lisbon? Some less trendy places to visit and take some cool pictures? Then look into these words and pictures and you might find what you are looking for! I present some places and situations that are unusual, and that is what...
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How to get an Erasmus placement in Düsseldorf
Hello everyone! My name is Carmen and today I am starting this blog about Düsseldorf. It has occurred to me that the most appropriate thing to do would be to make a guide with all the basics steps to follow in order to request for the grant and to find...
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What are the best universities in Madrid?
If you want to study at the most prestigious universities in Spain, Madrid is the city for you. In this article, you'll find a ranking of the capital's best universities at which you can study on any course. The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) This public...
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Practical advice for students at the Complutense University of Madrid
When you first arrive at the Complutense University of Madrid, it may seem like an overwhelming campus. A campus that has been very important in the 20th century in Madrid, stretches from the Faro de Moncloa almost all the way to Puerta del Hierro. But the current...
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Activities
Activities Nancy is a hotspot for bars and nightlife, mostly due to the incredible number of students who reside in this city. During my time here there were a couple of bars that became my regular watering holes, mostly due to their cheap drinks and amazing...
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Food Shopping
Food Shopping One of the most difficult parts of my move to Nancy locating a suitable shop to buy the considerably large amount of food I am used to eating. This task was not helped by the fact that I was on a tight, student budget. Luckily I managed to find the...
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Accommodation
Accommodation My four months in Nancy were spent in the incredibly cheap, student accommodation of Monbois Residence. This residence consists of three buildings; the main reception and accommodation building and two additional accommodation buildings. The main building...
