Congratulations: the hardest part is done. You’ve got your place and, now that the excitement (and nerves) of the entrance exams and admission have passed, the practical question arrives: now what? The truth is that the summer before starting university comes with a...
Student Life
Discover what student life is like in Spain and Portugal, including cost of living, transport, accommodation experience and practical tips to adapt to your new city.
Your first year away from home: the guide to becoming independent without the stress
ving away to study for the first time is one of those experiences that mix excitement and nerves in equal measure. On one hand, the freedom of starting something new; on the other, the “so now… how do I organise all this on my own?”. The truth is that becoming...
Beca MEC: requirements, amounts and how to apply step by step
The Beca MEC is the main study grant in Spain and, for many families, the difference between being able to study away from home or not. The truth is it’s also one of the grants that raises the most questions: income requirements, minimum credits, several types of...
College Dorm Move-In Checklist
Before you start: confirm the basics (and save yourself any nasty surprises) Moving into a residence is usually easier than moving into a shared flat because you typically already have furniture, utilities, and shared spaces ready to go. Even so, there’s an...
What Life Is Like in a University Residence Hall
Living with more people: what often surprises you (in a good way) in a student residence Living together in a student residence has something unique about it: it’s not just “sharing a roof”, but being part of a small community with routines, rules and spaces designed...
Student FAQs in Spain and Portugal
Frequently asked questions from students in Spain and Portugal If you’re going to study in Madrid or Lisbon and you’re organising your move from another city (or another country), there’s a familiar list of questions that comes up again and again: paperwork,...