Erasmus Experience in Valencia, Spain by Lucia

Why did you choose to go to Valencia, Spain?

weather - warm, sun, beach, sea, for spanish

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

5 months, flat - 210 €/per moth

What is the student lifestyle like in Valencia?

perfect - a lot of parties, young people, sports, activities, trips

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

yes, of course

What is the food like?

patatas bravas, salad, fruit

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Valencia?

no, here is a lost of organizations, who help with it or a lot of FB pages with it

How much does it cost to live in Valencia?

no so much, food in supermarket is cheap, too fruits and vegetables in fruteria

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

yes, we had better price from University to spanish course in language school

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

flight from Budapest (or Vienna) to Barcelona or Madrid and after by train to Valencia

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

Mya - night club

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

I dont know - here is a lot of restaurants with tapas with same prices

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Valencia - Cathedral, Modern achitecture - L'Oceanogràfic

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

Valencia is perfect for Erasmus, because it is no so big city, but city with a lot of parks, culture, young people ... and everybody in Spain help you, when you have some problem, And it is to a lot of possibility to travel