Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Salamanca

City:Salamanca

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Experimental Biology

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teacher friendliness

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

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸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?Through the portal https://cronicauniversitaria.es/tablon-de-anuncios/

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Weather on excursions and the need for specific clothing.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook yourself, the shops are very well stocked.

🗺 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?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?You need to arrange a student card at the city transport company's headquarters. There are also charging machines. But.. I probably wouldn't recommend buying a time-limited card but just charge it with credit, one ride costs a few cents and Salamanca is small and walkable, so unless one is moving across town or in a hurry, it's easier to walk. Google maps has accurate info on the timetable.

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?The entire historic centre and the bridge over the river.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Zomora and Toro on wine

Share your best experience:Excursion within the 7th semester of the Biology curriculum for 4 days to Valencia, Calp.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?On the Flixbus, they cancelled my cheap ticket with additional XL luggage and I had to pay for a more expensive ticket on another connection without additional luggage at the last minute.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?If you're a fan of our mayonnaise, Spanish mayonnaise tastes more like the dill pickle from the cafeteria at school.

🥳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?It was awesome, I recommend to set up your courses to match how the locals have them, then you don't cross things that aren't directly written in the schedule.