My Erasmus Experience in Murcia, Spain - by Paola

Why did you choose to go to Murcia, Spain?

Through process of elimination. :)

How long did your scholarship last? How much were you paid?

10 months, and I was paid 230 euros per month.

What´s the student life like in Murcia?

There's a lot of students here, so the libraries are very useful and the Espinardo campus is very well-equipped.

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

Definitely! I fell in love with Murcia.

What´s the food like in Murcia?

Very rich but quite plain, seafood rice, mussel croquettes... I'll never eat potatoes without bell peppers and lemon again.;)

Did you find it hard to find somewhere to live in Murcia?

Not at all - since it's a city with lots of students it's very easy to find a shared flat.

How expensive is everyday life in Murcia?

It's a very cheap city.

How are you finding the language? Have you signed up to a language course at the university?

I'm Italian so this helped me a lot with the language, as the Italian and Spanish are very similar. Because of this, I didn't go to a language course at the university.

What´s the cheapest way of getting to Murcia from your home city?

Flying to Valencia and then getting various buses to reach Murcia.

What are the best places for partying in Murcia?

Sala Revolver, Ladrillo, Sala Rem, Mariano Rojas, Musik in Plaza de Toros - there are lots of places, and it really depends on what kind of music you like.

What about eating out in Murcia? What are your favourite places?

Rincón de Tapas, Togo, Mano a Mano pizzeria.

What does Murcia have to offer in terms of culture?

To be honest, not that much, although the cathedral is very pretty and if you want to travel a bit further out, there's La Manga beach.

Do you have any advice for future students coming to Murcia?

Enjoy everything!