Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Zaragoza

City:Zaragoza

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of English Language and Literature

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?manageable

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?One could choose between Modalidad A or B when it came to finishing the subject. Modalidad A involves continuous assessment - essays, smaller tests throughout the term, microteaching activities etc - all this then forms a percentage to add to your final exam. Usually attendance is taken.
In comparison, in Modalidad B, your entire final grade rests on the final exam.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There are WhatsApp groups for international students offering plenty of activities, trips, meetups etc.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:22000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?If you’re willing to share, use the group ISA for international students. That way you can find cheap accommodation.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Getting a new set of tires for my car was surprisingly cheap.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Mercadona and Eroski. Fresh produce is cheap according to the season. Chocolate and sweets surprisingly expensive. If you have a sweet tooth, bring stuff from home.
If you are a woman and used to colour your hair, other colour than brown, it’s impossible to buy those at drugstores/supermarket.
Get a travel card - getting around is easy, one ride costs 0.52

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?For in the city travel, google is your friend to find the fastest route, long haul - use Omio to find best deals. Trains are pricey but fast, buses come cheap.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Pillar cathedral, del Seo cathedral, Expo grounds, Aljaferia - at the moment housing Goya paintings, Roman Ruins, NH museum

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Visit Barcelona and Madrid, go North to visit Bilbao and Guernica, hike at least once in the Pyrenees, visit Pueblo Viejo de Belchite, Granada, Sevilla, Toledo

Share your best experience:Pueblo Viejo de Belchite - the ghost town of Spanish Civil war. Read Homage to Catalonia and visit after.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Zaragoza has an airport, but serves mostly southern Europe. Barcelona is 1.5 hour away by a fast train. Buy train tickets well in advance and avoid peak hours.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Zaragoza has Cierzo - wind from the sea, it does get incredibly windy sometimes, pack a scarf. It doesn’t get that cold outside but in summer, there is no AC anywhere, and in winter, the flats and houses get incredibly cold.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Full of inspiration and friendly people.