Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Deusto

City:Bilbao

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Education

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 at the pace of the teaching. The Spaniards are positive and don't get stressed. This is also reflected in the teaching, especially in the fact that they don't discuss much in the subjects, but they are calm, they don't get stressed and they don't rush through the material as they do in the Czech Republic.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is something called a "buddy" who helps international students to integrate and get acquainted with the school. Outside the school, the Happy Erasmus organisation works well, offering a huge range of activities, meetings, events and trips around Spain, but also to Portugal, Ibiza and Morocco. I highly recommend it, they do it brilliantly!

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:13000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?The university offers a website to find housing.

🗺 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?Always via Google maps or the Bilbo bus app directly on the bus.

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?Guggenheim Museum, Artxanda viewpoint, Casco Viejo, football stadium, park overlooking the city, ocean.... Bilbao is all beautiful, really!!!

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Be sure to go surfing by the ocean, discover other parts of the Basque Country. I highly recommend the Happy Erasmus student organisation - you can go to France, Morocco, Portugal and beautiful places around Bilbao with them.

Share your best experience:Best experiences: surfing, a trip to Morocco (camel riding and camping in the desert were tooop), Bilbao winning the football (the whole city celebrated and was flooded with people - FACT THE WHOLE CITY).... There are lots of experiences!

💅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?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Warm clothes and an umbrella. Ideally a raincoat! It's raining a lot in Bilbao.

🥳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?Bilbao is a beautiful city with a lot to offer. You'll meet lots of cool people from all over the world and you'll have the chance to travel not only in the Basque Country, but also in other countries. It was the best six months of my life! I highly recommend it!