Erasmus Experience in Tarragona, Spain by Linda

Why did you choose to go to Tarragona, Spain?

Because my greatest wish is ti speak 3 languages, I really like Spanish and I think the best way to learn a language is going to places where it is spoken.

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

I have been here in Tarragona since February and I will leave in June. I receive 230€ for the living costs.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tarragona?

Everything depends on how many lessons you decide to attend, every subject has two kinds of lessons: the teorical and the practical. Anyway there are a lot of parties (from Wednesday to Saturday) and events for erasmus students.

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

Yes, I would. The only problem is that there are a lot of lessons in Catalan and if you want to learn Spanish it is not so good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Tarragona?

No, find an accommodation here is pretty simple because Tarragona is a university city, so there are a lot of apartments available.

How much does it cost to live in Tarragona?

It doesn’t cost so much.

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

There Are courses both of Spanish and Catalan with mother tongue professors avaible at the university, and they are cheaper than in language schools.

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

I come from near Turin, so I took a plane from Malpensa to Barcellona, and then I recommend bus plana that will bring you from the airport directly to the bus station in the center of Tarragona.

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

There Are mainly two discotheques: totem and highland.