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

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

Good weather, beaches..

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

400 euros.

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

Wake up, go to the beach, eat something and go to 3x1.

There is some work here and there.

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

Yes!

What is the food like?

Depends on your cooking experience, but not expensive.

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

Cost me to find?

We found the apartment online few months before arriving, so the apt was waiting for us... The rent was 200 euros per month.

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

I was spending approximately 600 euros per month, but that includes everything, from food to traveling around, and buying clothes.

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

It's easy, people are friendly.

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

From my city to London and than from London.

But you should look for 'Vueling' when you are going to or from Spain.

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

There are a lot of good places.

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

Don't know, I prefer cooking at home.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Just Google, there are a lot... e. g. small towns in north part of the island, or Gui Gui...

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

Go to LP!