Erasmus Experience in Madrid, Spain by Martina

Why did you choose to go to Madrid, Spain?

Phd research

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

2 months. 400 euros

What is the student lifestyle like in Madrid?

"Relax... Take it easy"

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

Yes

What is the food like?

More interesting in the locan "bar", than in the restaurants

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Madrid?

Yes! It's not easy to find a good accomodation

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

Almost 750 euros per month

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

I don't know

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

Ryanair from Milano Bergamo or Verona

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

I don't know

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

Bar Casa Pago for the best tortillas (zona Arguelles)

Pimiento verde (zona Arguelles)

Bar Casa Abuelo for the best pimientos del padron and Others things (city centre)

Bar Lambra for bacalau (city centre)

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Museo del Prado

Museo Reina Sofia (v. Guernica)

Museo Thyssen

Parque Retiro

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

Enjoy and practise spanish!