Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Cantabria

City:Santander

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

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?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?manageable

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?They don't have lectures and seminars, twice a week is something in between. Also, the time in the schedule is only indicative, even the teachers are 10-15 minutes late.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There is an option for a two-day paid orientation program before the semester where you travel around the area.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?The university itself cooperates with the Emancipia agency, through which it is very easy to find housing.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?not at all

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?For local public transport, there is the TUSantander app itself and a bus card. For trips outside, I used the ALSA app, where you could buy tickets.

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?Sunrise at the lighthouse.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Picos de Europa or any trip to the mountains organised by the university.

💅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

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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?Erasmus was the longest experience of my life.