Helen Hardy

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    My Experience in Granada, Spain - by Mara

    What's it like living in Granada? Would you recommend it? I've been living in Granada my whole life... and it's true what they say: all cities have their charm. Granada certainly does. There are viewpoints and forgotten corners of the Albaicín and the Realejo which are...

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    My Experience in Murcia, Spain - by Anny

    What's it like living in Murcia? Would you recommend it? Hey guys. I came from the Dominican Republic to do a Masters in Murcia. My experience here has been a really good one. Murcia has loads to offer, and is a city full of history and with monuments everywhere. It's...

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    The best year of my life in Cagliari

    Why did you choose to go to Cagliari, Italy? I chose it because its economics course had a good reputation. The professors help you quite a lot, the weather's good all year round, there are beaches... and also there's the opportunity to learn a third language (after...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Stettin, Poland - by Noelia

    Why did you choose to go to Stettin, Poland? I wanted to go to Poland for financial reasons, as everything is cheaper there. Also, the other places on the list were further away, and Stettin is very near to Berlin. How long did your exchange last? How much were you...

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    Erasmus in Gdansk, 2009-10

    Why did you choose to go to Gdansk, Poland? Since it was one of the cities my university had connections with, and after looking at photos and comments on the city, I saw that it was quite a good place to go to and very attractive. How long did your exchange last? How...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Hamburg, Germany

    Why did you choose to go to Hamburg, Germany? I was set on going to Germany. I hovered between Berlin and Hamburg, ending up choosing the latter as the university offered classes in English and I had a low level of German. Once I'd gotten to know both cities (Berlin...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Poznan, Poland

    Why did you choose to go to Poznan, Poland? I was looking for something different. Most students dream of doing their Erasmus exchange in a typical destination: in Holland, in Italy... but for me, the exciting thing about Erasmus is the opportunity to go somewhere...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Poznan, Poland - by Susana

    Why did you choose to go to Posnan, Poland? Because I was really attracted by the country, its culture, and above all its cheap cost of living which would allow me to live comfortably while there. How long did your exchange last? How much were you paid? My exchange...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Oslo, Norway - by Marta

    Why did you choose to go to Oslo, Norway? Out of the four destinations my university offered me to choose from, it was the best city to learn English in. I was also very attracted to the country due to its countryside and culture. How long did your exchange last? How...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Oslo, Norway

    Why did you choose to go to Oslo, Norway? Source For personal reasons. My boyfriend was studying for his doctorate there. How long did your exchange last? How much were you paid? The grant you receive depends on your university. You can go for one semester or for a...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Bergen, Norway

    Why did you choose to go to Bergen, Norway? Actually, I didn't choose to go there. It was one of the options I had to choose from for an English-speaking Erasmus exchange. I put all of them down and this was the one I was allocated. I don't regret it at all though....

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    Helsinki, a magical city

    If I'm honest, I don't know where to start. I spent five months in this city and all I can say is that during this time I fell more and more in love with it. There's something magical about it, something that enchanted me and made me smile. As well as having met some...

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    My Erasmus Experience in Helsinki, Finland - by Mónica

    Why did you choose to go to Helsinki, Finland? Finland is a world-class country in terms of education, and my studies are linked to this. How long did your exchange last? How much were you paid? I did an Erasmus+ traineeship, which is different to the traditional...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Munich, 2009-10

    Why did you choose to go to Munich, Germany? I chose Germany because I wanted to practise my language skills, and chose Munich in particular because it's a large and beautiful city. How long did your exchange last? How much were you paid? My exchange lasted for ten...

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    Munich, beer and monks

    Why did you choose to go to Munich, Germany? It was my first choice in terms of German cities. I was given the choice between Munich or Kempten in the Alps. I'd been to Munich on holiday before, and had been wanting to go back there since I'd really fallen in love with...

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    Beyond the Brandenburg Gate

    'Berlin ist arm, aber sexy' - the best known quote about Berlin, well-known for its prominent gay community. Berlin isn't an industrial, business-filled city, which can shock visitors at first, it being the capital of Germany, the railway engine of Europe. In this...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Prague, Czech Republic

    Why did you choose to go to Prague, Czech Republic? Since it's in the centre of Europe, and borders Poland, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, which made travelling easier and cheaper. I also chose Prague as the cost of living there is very low. How long did your exchange...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Bremen, Germany - by Isabel

    Why did you choose to go to Bremen, Germany? To relearn a language I'd forgotten. How long did your exchange last? How much were you paid? In theory, I'll receive 1, 750 euros, but neither I nor anyone I know have received anything yet. It's ridiculous that some of it...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Paris, France - by Lourdes

    Why did you choose to go to Paris, France? I chose Paris because of the university I would be studying at there: the ISIT. It offered a 'Grande École' of translation and interpretation, which is quite prestigious on an international level. I also needed to improve my...

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    My Experience in Madrid, Spain - by Karla

    What's it like living in Madrid? Would you recommend it? Madrid is a great place to live. There are people from all corners of the globe, and lots of culture, theatres, museums, etc. I would recommend Madrid as it's a lively place, the people are friendly and pleasant,...

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    My Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal - by Jessica

    Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal? At first, I chose Lisbon as it was the cheapest destination I was offered. Now, I would choose Lisbon without even thinking about it, for variety of reasons: for the climate (very similar to in Valencia, though perhaps it...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Lisbon, Portugal - by Elvira

    Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal? Why did I choose to go to Lisbon? Well, I have to be honest with you, it wasn't actually my first choice, nor was it my second. It was one of the last cities on my long list of preferred destinations. It could have been the...

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    My Erasmus Exchange in Braga, Portugal - by Nerea

    Why did you choose to go to Braga, Portugal? At first, I wanted to go to Lisbon, but didn't get a space. In the end I only had the choice between Braga and Castelo Branco. Since Castelo Braga was near to Extremadura, I decided to go to Braga. How long did your exchange...

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    A Weekend in Berlin

    Berlin. The German capital. This experience is going to be different to the others, since I'm going to write it in a more personal way and tell you about the weekend I spent there. I'll also mention other places to visit, since I only spent two to three days there, and...

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    My Experience in Udine, Italy - by Raquel

    What's it like living in Udine? Would you recommend it? Udine is a relatively small, quiet city in northeast Italy, approximately an hour and a quarter from Venice and half an hour from Slovenia on the train. I lived there for six months, and my impression was that it's...


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