Erasmus Experience in Cartagena, Spain by Karolina

Why did you choose to go to Cartagena, Spain?

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For a long time I was thinking to study abroad and finally I had opportunity to choose Spain. But why Cartagena? Well, first of all this is the best place for students, approximately there are 100-150 Erasmus students per year, it is possible to know them and create strong friendship. The town is small, so you can meet friends on the street, say hi, talk. Cartagena has everything, beautiful beach, a lot of mountains, the harbor, you can take part in local parties organized every year like Carthaginesess y Romanos. So this is a great place to have fun. Yet another reason to start studies here was the need to learn foreign languages. I also wanted get to know the culture of country which is far away from mine.

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How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I arrived in Cartagena in September and I will be here till the end of the second semester ( 2 semesters in general). I got 400 euro from my University, it is enough to live here, but if you thing about travelling you need to have some savings.

What is the student lifestyle like in Cartagena?

Very crazy, a lot of events. You will not be bored! Never.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Cartagena to other students?

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Certainly.

What is the food like?

The food is very good. I recommend to try food in the canteen at university, its cheap and tasty.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Cartagena?

My friend who was studying here helped me to find a flat. For students who are looking for an accomodation the good solution is to find on facebook account called: Erasmus Flatsearch, another good website is Mianuncios or Compartepiso.

How much does it cost to live in Cartagena?

It depends how much you need to pay for an accomodation, which prices wary from 120 till 200 euro. But I think that 300 euro is enough.

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Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

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Yes, there is spanish course, free for Erasmus students.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Cartagena from your city?

By plane.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Cartagena?

Here there are a lot of clubs, but I recommend "La uva" to drink beer/vine and eat tapas.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Cartagena?

La uva/Sabor andaluz/canteen at the University.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Cartagena in the future?

Students who want to study here need to know just a little Spanish, here a few people speak English.