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4.19 / 5 based on 190 reviews
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Charlotte S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Local supermarkets and restaurants (partuicualrly the tapas bars) tend to be cheaper than at home.
Calling home is obviously more expensive but you should buy a Spanish SIM card to communicate with friends in Spain.
Housing is generally the same or cheaper.
There is a lot going on at night, especially for Erasmus students (more or less from Tuesday - Saturday) but on the plus side alcohol tends to be much cheaper than at home.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Murcia is much cheaper than larger cities such as Madrid or Barcelona. Supermarkets such as Mercadona and Dia offer the best value. Apartments around the university tend to be more expensive than those further from the Campus but are generally not as modern/comfortable.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try as many courses as possible in the first few weeks to ensure you study something you're going to enjoy. You usually have around a month until you have to register. Make sure you know how much work you will be expected to do before you register for a course. In some literature courses you will be expected to read as much as Spanish students, which can be up to 11 books a semester!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Charlotte S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Murcia was everything I expected and more!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I will always look back on this as one of the best experiences of my life! Without a doubt I would recommend Murcia to any student wanting to experience the typical Erasmus life!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Much cheaper place to study than larger, more well-known cities.
Lots to do and see in Murcia and the surrounding region. Good transport links to Andalucia, Valencia etc.
Good Erasmus Student Network (ESN) which arranges trips throughout the year for Erasmus students.
Great nightlife!
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Charlotte S
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I feel that there has been a big improvement in my language ability since arriving in Murcia. Interaction with Spanish students/local people is a must!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Great way of meeting other international/Spanish students
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Personal comments
The University offers a service which helps international students find accomodation either with other students or a local family - information about applying for this service is sent along with confirmation of a place at the university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Badulake is the main bar for international students and sells cheap drinks on Wednesdays (Erasmus night). Many other cheap bars are located around La Merced campus in the city centre. The tapas bars in and around Plaza de las Flores should not be missed!
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