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Erasmus Experience in San Sebastian, Spain by Chiara


Why did you choose to go to San Sebastian, Spain?

Because it's a beautiful city

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

five months, 1150 euro, nothing to live there

What is the student lifestyle like in San Sebastian?

the erasmus lifestyle is only one!!

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

yes, it's a beautiful city but the university have a lower level

What is the food like?

really good; there're pintxos that are the same of tapas but more elaborated! fantastic

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in San Sebastian?

330 euro bills excluded

How much does it cost to live in San Sebastian?

a lot; it's one of the city more expensive of the spain

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

the spanish is really similar to the italian and it's really simple to learn

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

maybe bilbao o vitoria

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

in the old city where there're a lot of pub and near the ocean where there're two disco

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in San Sebastian?

it's expensive, the best is eat with pintxos on friday because with two euro you can eat and drink a beer

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

the combs of the wind, the san telmo museum, the aquarium, the city hall, the cristina enea park etc... a lot sites

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

go and have fun



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