Universidad de Deusto (UD)

Irish Stones pub is a favourite with Erasmus as a meeting point at the beginning of a night out. Cafe Boulevard was one of my favourites, Gallerias de Urquijo for nightlife was brilliant fun. Also Congreso, Conjunto clubs and Casco Viejo bars are great. Events; carnival around feb/march in Bilbao and surrounding area, San Fermin and the running of the bulls in summer, not to be missed. St Patrick's day was celebrated to the full in the Irish Stones. Also take a trip to the Guggenheim museum, interesting stuff there!

In Spain travelling by bus is much quicker and cheaper then by train. So, use buses as much as you can, you won't regret. Try to meet as many local people as possible -- this is the only way to get into a foreign culture and understand and appreciate it. Try not to be enclosed in the international students' partying. It might be amazing, but it is also somewhat fake.

If you come to Bilbao, come at the beginning of September and look for your own place... The agency that Deusto offers you is ok, but it´s very easy to find something on your own.. For example through this website...