Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of A Coruña

City:A Coruña

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of International Relations and European Studies

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?The exam period is different. You basically get only one opportunity to take the exam in the exam period, and then the second opportunity is only in july.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is Erasmus buddy programme available.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Idealista, fotocasa

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Some house utilities.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Don't go on trips, don't enjoy the food culture of the country and don't try anything new (*I'm being sarcastic, but you'll save money this way that's true).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?with gestures

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Monbus (crucial). For trains renfe. You xan also try flixbus.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?perfect

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Military port of Ferrol, museum of ship making.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Galicia has beautiful nature to offer, beautiful beaches, cliffs and sea waves. Just outside of Ferrol, beaches like Doninos, Sam Xurxo, Valdovino, Pantin and others. Garita de Herbeira has the highest cliffs in continental europe. Them in southern galicia you've got beautiful Rias to explore and archipelagos.

Share your best experience:Solo trip to Loiba, from where i walked to see the beautiful cliffs and ocean outside the village. And first encounter with galician ocean and it couldn't have been any nicer

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?There are not night trains and buses, just keep that in mind if you land late go to airport.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Rain jacket, some water repulsive shoes. It rains a lot here.

🥳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?Profound personal growth near the ocean.