Many people decide to goStudy in SpainBefore you go to Spain, the most important concern is not whether you can apply for the program, but whether you can live there or not. In this article, we take you into the daily life of Spanish students from a real perspective - how to choose the accommodation? What to eat? Is it expensive to travel? Getting to know these details in advance will save you a lot of detours in your new life in a foreign country.

I. Accommodation: Where to live the most worry-free?

1. Student Residence (Residencia)

• vantage: Safe, meal-packed, good atmosphere for freshmen, parents' peace of mind

• drawbacks:: High prices (600-1,000 euros/month)

• representative city: Madrid, Barcelona dormitories most in demand, need to apply six months in advance

2. Shared apartments (piso)

• vantage:: Freedom and low costs (350-500 euros/month for a single room)

• drawbacks: Cook your own meals, pay extra for utilities, adjust to roommate cultural differences

• tip: You can find a house through Idealista, Fotocasa and see it in person before signing the contract.

3. Host Family

• vantage: Fast language enhancement and in-depth experience of local culture

• drawbacks: Less privacy, habits need to be broken in

• Suitable for people: Beginning language students, undergraduate freshmen

Second, the food chapter: Spain turned out to be so delicious!

What do you get to eat every day?

• Tortilla (Spanish potato quiche): Affordable and delicious, a must for college cafeterias!

• Paella (seafood paella): Valencia is the most authentic, 10-15 euros per person

• Bocadillo (Western-style long castle): a student favorite that will fill you up for two or three euros!

• TapasBuy a drink and get a free snack, you read that right, Granada is especially famous for that!

Cooking your own meals saves you money

• Hypermarkets such as Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl

• Weekly budget of 25-45 euros for groceries + meat + milk

• Make more Chinese food to satisfy your cravings, soy sauce Lao Gan Ma can be bought in Chinese supermarkets or Amazon

Third, the transportation chapter: easy and cheap travel

Intra-city transportation

intercity

• High-speed rail AVE: Madrid-Barcelona 2.5 hours with discounts for advance bookings

  

• Bus ALSA: Cheap and practical for students

  

• low-cost airline: Vueling, Ryanair, fly to any country around Europe for the weekend!

Real Life Tips for International Students

• Be proactive in socializing: Ask your roommate to cook, hike, and watch football games with you, and you'll fit right in!

• Transportation cards and supermarket membership cards in advanceThe savings are real.

• Learning Time Management: Not a lot of classes, but tests and assignments pile up, so prepare in advance!

• Keep an open mindI'm not afraid to make mistakes. Language and ability are practiced in life.

V. Conclusion

Studying in Spain is not as "far away" as you might think, on the contrary, it is a warm day of sunshine, food and human touch. As long as you do a good job in advance, keep your curiosity and adaptability, you can make this study abroad experience a life vacation. Whether you choose to go back to your home country in the future, or stay in Europe to continue your education, this life itself is a valuable treasure.