Erasmus Experience in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain by Dilfuza

Why did you choose to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain?

I could use the experience of Las Palmas in Tourism sector in my research work.

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

10 months, 1500 euros monthly.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Student lifestyle is really great.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to other students?

I would surely recommend this city and university to all the future Erasmus Mundus students.

What is the food like?

Food is a bit unusual, but tasty in any case.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

I found accommodation in Las Palmas easily, by university website.

The first accommodation place was not successful (calle Barcelona, 55). The owner Maria Dos Santos did not like Asian people and very soon we had to leave her flat. I would never recommend this flat to future students (Barcelona street, 55).

How much does it cost to live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

In 1 month about 500-600 euros including accommodation fee.

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

Spanish is not so easy to learn, you may read and translate very well but it can be not easy to understand Spanish speech.

But we have free Spanish courses at university, lead by two teachers: Nicolay and Cristina Alfonso. Cristina´s classes are best of the best without any doubts!

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from your city?

By plane. Las Palmas is an island in Atlantic ocean.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Maspalomas, Las Canteras beach and Santa Catalina Parque are those places where the one can enjoy food, entertainments and good music.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Around Las Canteras and Santa Catalina Parque.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Casa de Colon, Church, museums and theatres.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the future?

Enjoy your mobility in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, because the weather is perfect, people are very friendly and the University team is Great!