Erasmus Experience in Castellón De la Plana, Spain by Agnes

Would you recommend the city and the University of Castellón De la Plana to other students?

yes

What is the food like?

great!

How much does it cost to live in Castellón De la Plana?

rent from 180-200 euros (bills excluded)outside the uni
grocery average European prices

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

there are language courses at UJI, but not for free, however, students have a discount

apart from UJI, I found only one language school that teaches Spanish

people also speak here Catalan and Valencian

Catalan courses are also available at UJI just like German, French, etc.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Castellón De la Plana from your city?

Budapest-Valencia flight, Valencia-Castellon train
BP also has direct flights to Castellon, but only during summer

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Castellón De la Plana in the future?

it's a small town and basically nobody speaks English
visiting surrounding cities might be pricey
no monthly ticket for public transport like in BP, so you better rent a bike
tiny city center which is pretty, otherwise, nothing special, though very safe
apartments are extremely cold in winter due to the lack of heating
gym membership costs as much as in BP or less, and you get more for your money
the campus is huge and modern
the beach is excellent
the province of Castellon is beautiful