Erasmus Experience in Granada, Spain by Gergő

Why did you choose to go to Granada, Spain?

Language, the university, sights.

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

I stayed for 5 months and I received 1, 500 euros.

What is the student lifestyle like in Granada?

Very vivid, loads of great places to go to, the university is huge, there are loads of students, great artistic and cultural atmosphere.

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

Yes, the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation is really good.

What is the food like?

Excellent, loads of cheap bars, great food, eating out is really common and worth it.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Granada?

Not really, found a cheap place right away.

How much does it cost to live in Granada?

Around 220 euros for accommodation, about 100 more for food and other living costs, but it depends on how much you want to go out.

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

I'd learnt Spanish before, I find it easy and it helps a lot to actually stay in a Spanish-speaking environment. There is a language course for foreign speakers at the University's language institute.

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

Fly to Malaga and take the bus to Granada.

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

Start in one of the bars and go to Camborio for example, there's a lovely view to the Alhambra.

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

There are tons of great bars with good food, each with something special to go for.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Alhambra, obviously, then there's the Los Cármenes, the Jewish quarter, the Cathedral, the Albayzin.

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

It's easy to find accommodation, prepare for cold (! ) weather if you go in February, the flats are not really equipped with central (or any) heating and the nights stay cold until mid-March/April. Most of the shops are closed on Sunday, even the bigger ones. Public transport is okay, although unless you study in Cartuja, everything is within walking distance. The locals don't really speak English but they are very helpful. Go and see the Alhambra at night, it's really pretty.