Erasmus Experience in Valencia, Spain by Louise

Why did you choose to go to Valencia, Spain?

For the culture and the good weather.

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

Six months. 350 euro's a month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Valencia?

It's very creatif and relaxt.

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

Yes deffently!

What is the food like?

Very Very good, and cheap too!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Valencia?

Yes, also because I didn't spoke Spanish very well.

How much does it cost to live in Valencia?

Not much, 300 euro's a month for food and 400 euro's for an apartment.

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

The language is not easy, but because we had an frensh education in highschool we understand it very well. Yes there are courses

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

By an airplane.

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

Go to the haven there are good clubs or in El carmen. I also like the party's at the ciudat des artes.

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

La catalina (El Carmen)
Yuso (El Carmen)
Matilda (El Carmen)
Hamburgiesa (Mercat Central)

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Madrid
Albufera
Sevilla

Is there any other advice that you could give to future students who are going to Valencia?

Yes please enjoy it while you here, because it is going to be so awesome that it will be over before you know it!!