Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Cantabria

City:Santander

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

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?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I found it more challenging than I thought it would be.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, they offer both an orientation week and ESN organizes student events.

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 aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
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:17500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?The University offers a portal for affordable accommodation. It is also possible to use portals such as Spotahome or Idealista.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cooking at home. When you go to a party, it's good to get in the mood beforehand, because alcohol in a club can be expensive.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Connections can be found via the Moovit app. It is possible to top up your student card with money to use when travelling on public transport in the city. As far as buses outside the city are concerned, Alsa works quite well there.

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

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?neutral

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The lighthouse, the beaches, to experience a match at the Racingu Santander football stadium

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bilbao, San Sebastian, Morocco (cheap flights direct from Santander)

Share your best experience:Morocco, Racing Santander matches, party life with friends, meeting people

💅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

What not to forget when packing?Treasurer, flags (of my country and also of Spain - I sign at the end of the Erasmus)

🥳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?An experience I will never forget. It was the best six months of my life and I envy you now that you will have the opportunity to experience it too. Enjoy it and most importantly, get to know the world!