Did you know? Spain is the preferred destination for Erasmus students. Are you interested in studying or doing an internship in Madrid? With this article, Mobi Trainee will end up convincing you! Here are four reasons to choose Madrid for your Erasmus Plus.
A tourist city where life is good
Although very touristy, this jewel of architecture and culture remains untouched by mass tourism. If you say Madrid to a Spaniard, he or she will reply: Prado, Reina Sofia, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Sunday flea market… These places and the city’s layout make it a very pleasant place to live. It’s also worth noting that most cultural venues offer preferential rates for students! What more could you ask for?
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Madrid: a slow-paced capital
Madrid may be dizzying (as all big cities are), but it’s also synonymous with serenity! The business center is home to many of the world’s leading companies. The rest of the companies are located in the city’s hypercentre. This configuration gives the rest of the neighborhoods a leisure and lifestyle label. Choosing Madrid as your Erasmus Plus destination means you can put the right distance between business and personal life!
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Choosing Madrid for your Erasmus Plus: a renowned university network
Madrid boasts a highly reputed university network throughout the European Union. For example, Erasmus Plus students living in France can apply for European mobility at :
- Complutense University of Madrid
- Autonomous University of Madrid
- Central University
- Polytechnic University of Madrid
There are other establishments that are also accessible in the region via Erasmus Plus exchanges, but these are more outlying. For example, University of Alcalá de Henares and University Pontificia de Comillas.
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Lavapiés and La Latina: gastronomy and local life
These two districts, among the most fashionable in the Spanish capital, are full of gems to discover! Because when you think of Madrid, you think of tapas and copa, and strolling the terraces! These two corners of the city are home to local artisan boutiques, the best bars and restaurants, and a cosmopolitan social mix! Lose yourself in the streets, enjoy your morning café con leche with chocolate churros. In short, let yourself be carried away by Madrid’s unique rhythm!
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