Erasmus Experience in Madrid, Spain by Chris

Why did you choose to go to Madrid, Spain?

Madrid is a great city, filled with great people. I was inspired to go after looking over

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

I did no receive a scholarship, so all the money came from my bank account. :(

What is the student lifestyle like in Madrid?

The student lifestyle in Madrid was fantastic. I enjoyed the community of ERASMUS.

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

I would definitely recommend the city and the University of Madrid to other students. They will make great and cherished memories.

What is the food like?

The food was great the majority of the times. On occasion some food would be decent.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Madrid?

Yes I cost me time and money, but it was expected.

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

About 400 Euros for the apartment.

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

Spanish was easy to understand the people were more than welcoming to help me though the language barrier.

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

The metro and cercanias.

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

I would recommend going out with the ERASMUS to events and the carnival. If they would like to go out to a night club, Kapital was impressive.

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

Any and all the tavernas were great, but el mercado provided the richest experience of the Spanish culture.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Sol and Parque del Retiro!

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

Plan ahead, travel with friends, and adventure to new places all that you can.