Erasmus Experience in Plymouth, United Kingdom by Paula

Why did you choose to go to Plymouth, United Kingdom?

To learn English, and because it's by the sea, and very student-friendly.

Plymouth is a coastal city

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The University of Plymouth

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How long did you stay for? How much was your grant?

I received 2, 500 euros in total.

What is student life like in Plymouth?

There are many people from all over the world there. The majority of whom are great people; the worst people are some of the English people who are too closed-off and odd. There's loads of parties, you can go out every day. There are loads of activities and bars, which make for a great beer-drinking atmosphere.

Students in Plymouth

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

Yes, definitely!

A student event organised by the University

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What's the country's food like?

Compared to Spanish food, quite bad, but you'll live.

Was it hard to find accommodation in Plymouth?

Not especially.

In Plymouth, you have the option to live in a university residence, or in a shared flat

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A student house

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What's the cost of living like in Plymouth?

Generally speaking, England is very expensive, from accommodation, to beer, public transport... the cheapest thing is food, and you can find very cheap supermarkets.

How is the language? Did you take a course through the University?

There are many free courses to improve your English.

Plymouth city centre

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What's the cheapest way of getting to Plymouth from your city?

From Bilbao, a plane to Heathrow (London) and then a bus to Plymouth.

What places would you recommend for a night out in Plymouth?

There are many nightclubs and pubs; the most well-kwown are:

• Cuba
• Bang Bang
• Livelounge
• Oceana
• Revolution
• Play

There are loads of nightclubs in Plymouth

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

I really like the Pasta Bar, in the Barbican area.

The Barbican area is very pretty

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The Barbican

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The Pasta Bar

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What about for a cultural visit?

There's not a huge amount, but the area is very pretty.

Do you have any advice for students coming to Plymouth?

Do not miss out on this experience for the world, I had doubts and it is the best decision I've ever made!

Don't miss out on this experience!

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