Erasmus Experience in Oviedo, Spain by Hamed

Why did you choose to go to Oviedo, Spain?

This city is one of great place in spain as you know its located in North of Spain, its collection of architectures buildings also with very kind and warm people. Its peace of calm place in the world.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Oviedo?

Universites located central of the cities and you can go by walking but for the engineer is different usually they have to go Mieres or Gijon for about 30 minutes distance with Oviedo.

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

I prefer to live Oviedo because of the chemical and physics science located there also any where is accessible by walking.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Oviedo?

House rent and transportation with compare of Ankara.

How much does it cost to live in Oviedo?

With regard of economical conditions I do believe that 400€ for each month is enough for instance 200_250€ rent place, and 120_200€ for food stuff.

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

For Erasmus student if they want to be familiar with Espanish language there is an express beginner course for a month about 75€.

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

If you like to get cheapest way you have to travel to Madrid then by bus or train and air ticket is possible but if you want to get cheapest bus ticket, you have to prepare before 10 days the cost for about 13€ on the other hand you have to pay 35€ by train or plane is also around 50€.

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

The night is entirely different with Europe countries because during the night more active than the days specially for young people.

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

There are lots of resturant around the city but because of the Spanish name I couldn't remember the names of them.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are lots of festivals during the year.

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

Try to learn basic sentences regard of to find adress because it's really hard to find someone to speak English.