Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of A Coruña

City:A Coruña

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?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised that the teaching is not divided into lectures and seminars, but takes place twice a week and about 20 to 30 minutes are devoted to theory followed by working through examples. The course is also taught to a smaller group of students.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?ESN society

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:9500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Idealista.com and Facebook

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook your own food.

🗺 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?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver. It is better to get a transport card, which makes each ride much cheaper.

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?Torre de Hercules, Aquarium, Monte de San Pedro

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Fisterra and wherever it goes.

Share your best experience:Trip to Porto

💅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

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Know at least some Spanish.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella, raincoat or waterproof jacket and good shoes.

🥳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?I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience life abroad firsthand and learn how to handle things I had taken for granted before. Most of all, I appreciate the people I met there because they made the experience so special.