Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:Polytechnic University of Valencia

City:Valencia

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

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?yes

Can you give an example?I took the course for 4.5 credits. In IS MUNI it is not possible to have a course with decimal credits. The credits were rounded automatically.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The student chooses a group that is both for lectures and seminars. Lectures are given in smaller groups (MUNI seminar size). Attendance at lectures is usually mandatory.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?They offer an integration week with a Spanish course.

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
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:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups with a link directly to WhatsApp. Idealista.com.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Expenses are similar to the Czech Republic, so no surprise there.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shops: Consum, Mercadona
It's worth setting up store memberships (like Lidl Plus in the Czech Republic).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Public transport: google maps, EMTValencia app
Trains: Renfe app
Tickets are bought at kiosks. Ticket sales points can be found on the internet. The kiosk issues a physical card, which is then recharged as needed.

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?City of Arts and Sciences, Barrio del Carmen, La Lonja, Central Market, Albufera, Aquarium, Turia.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Montanejos, Alicante, Elche.

Share your best experience:Integration Week, where I met many future classmates and friends for life.

💅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?The metro goes to the airport. Be prepared to pay cash for the metro ticket (in €, not CZK).

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Sunscreen, sea stuff, sports equipment.

🥳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?The stay opened my eyes. It showed me my strengths and weaknesses and how I can work on them.