Erasmus Experience in Sevilla, Spain by Alexandre

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Why did you choose to go to Sevilla, Spain?

I chose to go to Sevilha because I wanted to learn a different language and experience the weather in the south.

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

I received 1000 euros and that is supposed to agreggate the 5 months cost.

What is the student lifestyle like in Sevilla?

You have 2-hour classes and normally you have 2 each day. Then you can go to the gym or just be by the river drinking beer with your friends.

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

I find it quite hard here because the evaluation system has a scale of 1-10 and if you have like a 7 you até supposed to be happy and in my country, it’s 1-20 and that kinda ruins my college average.

What is the food like?

The food well not my type but the people from around here seem to like it a lot.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Sevilla?

Not really but then again I booked 2 months earlier.

How much does it cost to live in Sevilla?

Including everything probably around 500 a month.

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

For me, as a Portuguese, it’s not so hard but to understand whole sentences it’s more complicated because the way they talk is quite fast.

Yes, you can take a degree in Spanish here.

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

Blablacar.

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

Hoyo, casino.