Erasmus experiences
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First weeks in Alicante: Surprises and life lessons
NO.1: I landed in Alicante at 10:15 in the morning. Full of hopes and excitement as I stepped out of the plane to see the beautiful palm trees and no clouds in the sky. I found it funny that I wasn’t that scared of being in this new place of wanter and had no...
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Experience in London (United Kingdom), by Julia
What is it like to live in London? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? It could be expensive if you do not have family or friends to stay with. However if you are prepared to stay on the edge of Greater London rather than Central London accommodation is much...
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Erasmus experience in Bologna, Italy by Elionor
Why did you choose to go to Bologna, Italy? I didn't choose it, Bologna was the only option I had, but when I arrived there I was greatly surprised. Source How long does the scholarship last? How much money do you receive? The grant lasts five months, I receive 1500...
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Experience in Lima, Peru by Carolina
What is it like to live in Lima? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Living in Lima is one of the most beautiful experiences. Peru as a whole is full with customs and culture based on Maya believes. Lima has the perfect weather for me because its humidity is...
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Experience in Valencia, Spain by Franz
What is it like to live in Valencia? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? When I retired I have chosen Valencia as my second town to live in. So, this should be enough to make you understand how much I like this city: large but not too much, lively but not...
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Experience in Montreal, Canada by Amrita
Source How did you find living in the city of Montreal? Do you recommend it? How is the city? Montreal is a very beautiful city and I recommend it to everybody! The city is found to the south of Quebec, so the Winters aren't too bad and we have 4 seasons a year. The...
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Experience in Groningen, The Netherlands by Pedro
Why did you choose Groningen, The Netherlands? Because I wanted to go to an uncommon Erasmus destination. How long was your scholarship? How much money you were given? I had an scholarship during one semester in 2010 and I was given 900 euros per month. But you have to...
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Experience in Montreal, Canada by Charlotte
How did you find the city of Montreal to live in? Do you recommend it? How is the city? It's a very pretty city with lots of things to do and a really interesting culture. Source How is student life in Montreal? It's a very young city with a lot of bars to go out to,...
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Experience in Groningen, The Netherlands by Martita
What do you think about living in Groningen? Do you recommend the city? Groningen is a great place to live in. However, you have to consider one very important thing: the bike is indispensable, even those cold (really cold) winter days. If going everywhere by bike...
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Experience in Quebec, Canada by Anais
How did the city of Quebec seem to you to live in? Do you recommend it? How is the city? It's a charming city with a lot of nature. It's full of different neighbourhoods that anyone and everyone can find. The service is very good no matter where you go. In the...
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Exchange Experience at the University of the Algarve, in Faro, Portugal.
Sunset... My exchange experience at the University of the Algarve was sensational, incredible... and contributed a lot to my professional and personal development. I got to know many incredible people whom I will never forget. You can get to know and experience a new...
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Experience in Shanghai, China by Gloria
Source How do you find living in Shanghai? Do you recommend it? How is it? I recommend you go to Shanghai during the months of April, May and June. I love the springtime. In Summer, it is very hot and in Winter, it isn't very cold but most of the houses don't have...
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Experience in Ensenada, Mexico by Bertha
How does Ensenada seem as a place to live? Do you recommend it? What's it like? Ensenada is a wonderful port, it's a very calm city. The weather in general is very nice and 20C on average. There are many places to visit, there's the Bufadora, the Sierra de San Pedro...
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Experience in Dublin, Ireland by Mislav
What is it like to live in Dublin? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Living in Dublin is hard at start if you have never been here before specially because of accuaring PPS number and other paperwork needed for longer staying period. After starting phase it...
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Japan... To enter into another world
The most populated city in the world, Tokyo. Source Incredible, the 6 day experience in Tokyo and it's surroundings... Tokyo is an incredible city in which the mix of a millennial culture and the latest and most advanced in the world was one of the things that...
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Erasmus in Turin, Italy
Why did you choose to go to Turin, Italy? Because the Faculty of Psychology has a good Neuroscience department. How long does your scholarship last? How much money do you receive as help funds? I received around €3000 from the scholarship, divided in three fees, for a...
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Erasmus! Lifestyle or addiction?
My Erasmus life was supposed to start in 2010, when I was selected for the Erasmus Studies programme with a group of class-mates, to go to Greece - Athens. But, due to certain circumstances it had to be postponed for a year. So in 2011 I started my first Erasmus...
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Erasmus Experience in Stockholm, Sweden by Violeta
Why did you choose to go to Stockholm, Sweden? Because it's a country which I'd already been to 5 years ago and I was very struck by the way of life they lead and how well regarded the country is. Source How long does the grant last? How much money do you receive as...
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Experience in Brussels, Belgium by Noha
What is it like to live in Brussels? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Living in Brussels is enriching . It s a multicultural vivid city . I d defiantly recommend it.How much does it cost to live in Brussels? It s quite expensive ,as a student u would pay...
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Experience in Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam by Phuong
Generally, what is Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry like? It mainly teach agriculture, forestry and fisheryWhat are the facilities like? fairly good. but. WC is terrible..........What are the tutors like? they are enthusiasm, conscientiousAre the...