Erasmus Experience in Salamanca, Spain by Howie

Why did you choose to go to Salamanca, España?

Compulsory year-abroad exchange with my home university's History Department

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

For 9 months, around €3000.

What is the student lifestyle like in Salamanca?

Lively, different, diverse

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

Yes.

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What is the food like?

Average

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Salamanca?

No

How much does it cost to live in Salamanca?

~€400 per month

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

Yes, the language can be difficult at first, there are language courses available for Erasmus and for international students for 3 or 10 weeks at a time

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

Bus, train (with an ECYA or Internationa students' card), carsharing.

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

Plaza de San Justo, la Chupitería, Submarino, La Biblioteca

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

Erasmus Café, Cervantes

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

La Catedral, La Fachada de la Universidad