Erasmus Experience in Valladolid, Spain by Marta

Why did you choose to go to Valladolid, Spain?

Beacuse of the opinion about the pure castellano language.

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

1/2 year. I recieved about 290 euro per month, but in real it was about 250 euro. The rest I recieved after my stay in Valladolid. I found out very cheap room (150 euro per month) but for 100 euro it's impossible to live, so I had also my own money and help of my mum.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Valladolid?

As far as I remember students were partying whenever it was possible, but it was also time for rest and for school.

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

Absolutely yes.

What is the food like?

My flatmate (Spanish) learnt me how to prepare spanish tortilla or shrimps or paella. The food is delicious in Spain. I got on weight after my come back home...

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Valladolid?

No. I did it via Internet.

How much does it cost to live in Valladolid?

150 per month room, and about 100-150 euro more. Don't remember quite good.

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

Yes, there are language courses available, and I highly recommend. My friend went but I didn't because of the money. And people are very nice when you don't know good Spanish, they help you and they're patient.

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

By plane to Madrid and then from Madrid to Valladolid by bus. It was the chepaest. I remember the cost of the bus ticket was 13 euro.

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

Juanita of course! :D or Cafe Shamash; )

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

Near the central square was the best potatoes and baguettes in the whole world. I remond Blas bar!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Museums, churches, old builiding of Valladolid, and to cacth the street art. I was in May on the festival of street art and theatres. It was fantastic event.

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

No regrets. ;)