Erasmus Experience in Girona, Spain by Giulia

Why did you choose to go to Girona, Spain?

For having a good experience and learn language.I also did an internship at the technology park and I am very satisfied

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

enough money for eating and for the rent

What is the student lifestyle like in Girona?

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

Reffering to the possibility of internship i absolutely reccomended it,but reffering to the courses i think it's better to make them a little longer,they don't give enough time for remember the theoretical part(master)

What is the food like?

Some places are good,but the price is really high.The supermarkets are so and so.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Girona?

I used an online site Airbnb, because all the student residences were taken, but i spent the same amount and i felt comfortable in the house.The prices for rent an apartment (student and private) are really high.

How much does it cost to live in Girona?

Around 650-700 euros(390-400 only the apartment rent,eating at home helped a lot)

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

The catalan courses were availables, but i studied it by myself a little.In the end they help a little doing the courses in Castilian

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

with the airplane(Ryanair).

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

 there're a lot of Pub.

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

Bar terra-the best hamburgers

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Cattedrale di girona,Chiesa di san felice,Bagni arabi,la muraglia,museo ebreo,case pendenti sul fiume....a lot and all located in the center of Girona