Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:Catholic University of Valencia

City:Valencia

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised that there were no lectures at the university, only seminars, which were twice a week.

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:22000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?I searched mainly through the Idealist site. I recommend you start early because it took me about a month.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Be sure to get a free card for public transportation. Thanks to it people under 30 can travel absolutely free.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What are the must-visit trip destinations?I travelled almost all over Spain during my stay. If you like to travel, I recommend to travel Spain from the north to the south. It was interesting to observe the differences in culture in the north and south of the country. I also recommend flying to the surrounding islands for just a few days, because the flights are almost free.

Share your best experience:My best experience is definitely travelling with the great group I made at Erasmus. My travels have been full of experiences, both good and not so happy. But one of the best experiences is probably our trip to Gran Canaria, where we drove the whole island in one day and saw the most beautiful sunset. We could even see Tenerife's highest mountain surrounded by clouds on the horizon. Well, just something unforgettable.

💅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?Certainly do not underestimate the cold that can be in Spain. Especially in the houses it can be really cold in December and January, so I recommend packing warmer home clothes.

🥳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 unforgettable few months that opened my eyes and gave me a new perspective on the world.