Erasmus Experience in Valencia, Spain by Hendrickx

Why did you choose to go to Valencia, Spain?

Because it was chosen 2 times best place to live on earth by Time Magazine.

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

0

What is the student lifestyle like in Valencia?

Eat sleep study rave repeat.

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

Yes

What is the food like?

Great and cheap.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Valencia?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Valencia?

I pay 325 bills incl. monthly.

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

Yes but really basic.

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

By airplane.

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

Mya club at Ciudad des artes y sciencias.

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

Yes there are some great tapas and paella restaurants but there is an argentinan restaurant el "Gordo 10". The best steak I ever ate.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The centrevand the ciudad des sciencias y artes.

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

First thing you do: take a Valenbisi card. It is very cheap (25 euros per year) and it makes you very mobile. Don't get scared of the 30min free limit because everything is reachable with in 20 mins!