Erasmus Experience in Cartagena, Spain by Mehdy

Why did you choose to go to Cartagena, Spain?

I chose Cartagena because it was the first southern city which I was proposed to go. Cartagena is very close to Murcia (a lot of students, lots of parties, lots of entertainments, etc. ), very close to Alicante and Valencia (moving around a lot too and those cities have an airport) and Cartagena is located at the gates of Andalucía, one of the most beautiful regions of Spain. Must to see!

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

I studied during 1 year (2 semesters) and I received around 3000€ for the whole year.

What is the student lifestyle like in Cartagena?

The lifestyle, all inclusives (rent, bills, food, party, entertainements) is around 400-500€ if you want to enjoy a lot!

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

If they don't have any choice, yes definitely. But it depends if they have another choice. They have to compare.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Cartagena?

I found it very quickly (2days) in University announcements.

How much does it cost to live in Cartagena?

190€ without electricity bills.

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

I learned very quickly and I learned Portuguese. The University offers around 10 different languages to study.

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

I lived in the town center, so walking, but we could take a cab (especially to go home after party). We could borrow bicycles very easily.

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

Murcia (45 min by bus from Cartagena) or Suit 40 in the city.

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

There are a lot of typical restaurants in the town center. I recommend all of them.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are a lot of museums, culture centers and beautiful beaches (Cala Cortina).

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Is there any other advice that you could give to future students who are going to Cartagena?

¡Disfrutar de cada dia, y si podéis viajar, tenéis que hacerlo al máximo!

Be careful when you go back home, you are going to feel depressed.