Erasmus Experience in Valencia, Spain by Lena
Why did you choose to go to Valencia, Spain?
because I want to learn the language and because my home university has a partnership with valencia
How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?
a half a year, around 700 euro in total
What is the student lifestyle like in Valencia?
It's very relaxed. It's a good way to get to know a lot of different people with different cultural backgrounds.
Would you recommend the city and the University of Valencia to other students?
yes! I would definitely reccommend any life as an Erasmus student, in any city. Valencia is espcial beautiful becaus of its near to the sea, so its possible to learn surfing as well(Which is one of my current goals) and because Valencian people are very open to foreign people as well.
What is the food like?
everything is deep fried. So I'm not a huge fan of the tapas and not of the valencian paella, because of its too huge content of bones.
Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Valencia?
No, I looked during my two weeks stay in Gandia for an apartment and was able to sign a contract with a frined i got ot know at Gandia, the same and only day we visited Valencia.
How much does it cost to live in Valencia?
around 400 Euro per month including rent and living costs. But its variating, because in the very beginning I did a lot of things to get to know the city and the people-compared to now(during exam-time) I life at the existence minimum because of lack of time to do things or even cook exquisite.
Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?
no. And the language course at the university is not really helping me a lot to become better in spanish. It's helping me that you have to communicate with people in spanish-since not a lot of people know how to speak english.
What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Valencia from your city?
by ryanair from Alicante. And from Valncia to Alicante by Blablacar
Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Valencia?
to umbracle
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