Erasmus Experience in Granada, Spain by Karolina

Why did you choose to go to Granada, Spain?

It seemed to be a nice, student-oriented city.

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

The scholarship lasted 6 months, I got 430 Euro per month, and it is enough for living in students' conditions, but not enough for shopping and travelling.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Granada?

Getting up late, classes, staying at home for a while, tapas, party till the early morning, sleeping long.

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

Of course.

What is the food like?

Typically Andaluzian, very tasty.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Granada?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Granada?

I found a room for 125 + bills, but there was no central heating, and it was terrible during the winter.

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

Language is easy, there is a special language centre with courses for 100 Euro.

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

Flight to Madrid, then bus, or flight to Malaga then bus.

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

Tapas, then Camborio due to the music and the view from the top.

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

Tapas close to Plaza de Toros.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Alhambra for sure, and its neighbourhood, all parks, and the Parque de la Ciencias.

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

Just go there, and except from partying please try to see as much as possible, there is plenty activities to take up.