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A week in the life in pictures: An Erasmus student in Córdoba
Thursday, 12 April 2012Charlotte is studying French and Hispanic studies at uni and is spending the second six months of her year abroad as an Erasmus student at the Universidad de Córdoba in Spain. Here she tells us about - and shows us! - a typical week in her Spanish life...Published in Erasmus -
Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in Spain
Friday, 25 November 2011Spain is known for its dancing, its passion, its cooking and its sense of theatricality. If you are one of the lucky few who’s made it to the Iberian peninsula, you should think about taking out some extra classes to help you get to grips with this captivating culture. Whether you’re working or studying, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes and timetable. ¡Arriba!
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Charlotte's Year Abroad Preparation
Wednesday, 06 July 2011Charlotte Evans is about to set off on her year abroad in Lyon and Córdoba. Here, she gives us an account of how her year abroad preparation is going...Published in Charlotte's Lyon-Córdoba Blog -
The Mole Diaries: Murcia
Friday, 03 June 2011Jennifer Russell studies Spanish & Linguistics at the University of Manchester. She spent her year abroad working as an English Language Assistant for 8 months in a secondary school in Murcia. Here are her top tips about the city...Published in Spanish-speaking -
Bumbling Barcelona
Thursday, 12 May 2011Pippi spent her year abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Read on as she fills the year abroad blanks...Published in Spanish-speaking
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Everything you need to know for your year abroad in Spain
Friday, 20 January 2012If you’re planning on moving to Spain for your year or semester abroad, you will be thinking of accommodation, bureaucracy, bank accounts and much more. It might be wise to read our Culture Shock section for more tips about Spanish working hours, politeness and more before you set sail to the Iberian Peninsula. Read on to find out what you should do when you arrive, how to sort out lodgings and what to look out for regarding money issues and more...
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The Mole Diaries: Santiago de Compostela
Tuesday, 13 September 2011Grace Cahill, studying Latin and Spanish at the University of Manchester, has just completed her year abroad in Santiago and loved her time in the city.Published in Spanish-speaking -
Student accommodation in Spain
Friday, 01 July 2011Thinking about spending your time abroad in Spain? Don’t know where to start when it comes to accommodation? Check these websites out!
- If you’re studying, check out student halls with the RESA
- If you’re looking to rent independently, check out Compartepiso.es and Easypiso.es
- If you’re looking to share, check out SegundaMano and Craig’s List
- Find out if you could benefit from a grant from the Spanish university system
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Anna's Year Abroad Prep: Packing and living arrangements
Wednesday, 01 June 2011Anna Petri came to England when she was 16 thanks to her German exchange. She decided to stay and is currently studying Translation with French and Spanish. She is currently planning her second year abroad, spending 5 months working in Mons, Belgium and another 5 months studying in Granada in Spain. Here, she lets us know how she's doing...Published in Planning and preparation -
Attractive Alcalá
Wednesday, 11 May 2011Hamish spent his year abroad in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Read on as he fills the year abroad blanks...Published in Spanish-speaking
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