Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:Iriarte International University College

City:Puerto de la Cruz

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The very low level of demands from the professors, the relatively easy tests, the general attitude of the teachers and the management corresponds to the typical Spanish mood of "there is no need to rush, it will work itself out".

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?No

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:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?The school arranges contact with a gentleman who offers private flats for a small commission (he only offers it to Erasmus students, so even the roommates are Erasmus students from the same uni).

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Pretty expensive housing. Food prices similar to the Czech Republic, entertainment (restaurants, experiences...) more expensive because it is a busy tourist area.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Arrange your residency as soon as possible (empadronamiento and then tarjeta verde), which guarantees free public transport and other significant resident discounts, as well as on experiences, entrance fees and ferries between islands.

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Search on Google maps, buy tickets on the bus using a rechargeable card that can be recharged in the vending machine at the bus station and other stops.

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?Loro Parque

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Anaga! Then Teide and surroundings, southern tourist areas.

Share your best experience:Hiking in the Anaga area, beautiful views and almost no people.

💅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
Car

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Proper hiking boots

🥳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?Holidays in Tenerife.