Erasmus Experience in Granada, Spain by rita

Why did you choose to go to Granada, Spain?

Granada is the perfect town for Erasmus - it's beautiful, full of international students, interesting, big enough to be diverse but also small enough to make you feel at home.

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

My scholarship was for 5 months and it definitely covered all my costs. The rent in Granada is cheap (room in a shared flat with 2 additional flatmates was about 170 euro per month), and the cost of living as well.

What is the student lifestyle like in Granada?

Great! Colorful, interesting, lots of parties, lots of people from all around, many languages and just fun!

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

Tak!

What is the food like?

For vegetarians, it's not that great. But if you eat meat, it's supposed to be great.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Granada?

It was pretty easy.

How much does it cost to live in Granada?

Around 400-500 euros a month for a really good living.

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

Spanish is easy, the Andalucian accent is tough though. But there are Spanish courses for Erasmus students, and the teachers in university normally are very accommodating for the foreign students.

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

Flight to Barcelona or Madrid and bus from there.

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

Everywhere - tapas bars, dancing clubs (patapalo etc), just take a walk around Albazin, Realejo.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Alhambra of course! Walks around Sacromonte.

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

It's an amazing place to go for an Erasmus experience! Just go there and you'll definitely enjoy it!