Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Malaga

City:Málaga

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Educational Sciences

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?none

Are your credits converted?no

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, the university offered several events, but I often found out about them from friends, not from the university. Most of the events for Erasmus students were organised by another organisation that was not related to the school at all.

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:24000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?WhatsApp's groups

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No

Do you have any tips on how to save money?No

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I searched for connections on google maps, the metro always ran well, but buses were often late or sometimes didn't arrive. Transportation outside the city by train worked well, buses again a bit worse. On the bus you buy a ticket directly from the driver, the metro card is bought and recharged at the station.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral, botanical garden, Monte Victoria, Alcazaba.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Nerja, Mijas, Granada, Caminito del Rey, Ronda.

Share your best experience:Trip to Ronda and Carnaval de Málaga.

💅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?There is a train from the airport, which can be used to get to the centre very quickly and conveniently, the ticket for it is bought before entering the station and there is no need to take a taxi from the airport, it is better to order it from the centre.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Passpor

🥳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 an amazing experience, even though I was very scared at the beginning.