Erasmus Experience in Madrid, Spain by Mitchell

Why did you choose to go to Madrid, Spain?

I wanted to practice Spanish

What is the student lifestyle like in Madrid?

The commute to and from campus (Madrid-Getafe) is definitely a big difference

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

Definitely! Madrid is great

What is the food like?

Bring spices and sauces cause nobody likes flavourful food here!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Madrid?

N/A, homestay provided by program

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

Comparable to any other big city

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

Personally, I found it took a while to adjust to the accent here. Yes, the language courses provided by the university were very helpful

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

Malasaña