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Student Experiences
Madrid (2016) - Christiaan van der Worp
“Madrid was one of the best choices during my study”
“Every day the sun, a university that looks like a tropical paradise and a huge city that lives 24 hours
a day. I think that is the best subscription of my time in Madrid.
Together with three friends of my study I went to Madrid. The first weeks of living were a complete
live changer. There were people around all the time. But when your used to it, it is absolutely fan-
tastic. Madrid has a lot of beautiful parks, rooftop terraces and sights. Therefore it is not needed to
stay in your apartment. HelpMadrid is a great organisation to take care of all your business. Think
of housing and lots of other handy information. Moncloa and Arguelles are known student areas in
Madrid. HelpMadrid is weekly organising some nice parties. It sounds strange, but the best parties
are held on Monday. You will see and meet people from every corner of the world.
Baltic States
Lithuanian Sports University (Kaunas), Lithuania
Website: http://www.lsu.lt/en
When you think of a sports nation you will not probably think about Lithuania. Although Lithuania
breaths sports just as we do in the Netherlands. Especially basketball is highly popular in this Baltic
state. Because of this it is not surprisingly that Lithuania has its own sports university: the LSU.
My Erasmus+ program was a self-composed program. This means that I have chosen my own
courses, equal to 30 EC. The Universidad Europea de Madrid is magnificent. You think you are in
paradise. Every time you go there. A small disadvantage is that the university is about one hour off
the city centre. And yes, then you are still in Madrid. The classes are international formed and the
way of teaching are slightly different than we are used to be in the Netherlands. A lot of practical
assignments, visits to organisations, presentations and little exams. An exchange semester or two at the LSU is letting you participate in classes in the capital of Lithu-
ania: Kaunas. The university offers a number of English non-degree courses (click), specific for ex-
change students. Together with your departmental coordinator you can create your personal study
plan. From sport management related courses till public health related courses. The LSU is offering
it all with well respected professors/teachers. For a handy step-by-step application procedure, click
here.
I could and would like to tell you way more about my experi-
ence. But simply I just recommend to go and experience your
semester abroad. One tip: save money before you go. Madrid
is an amazing city, but expensive too. Application deadline: Autumn/Winter semester ‘17: May 15th, 2017
Spring/Summer semester ‘18: November 15th, 2017
Start semester:
Autumn/Winter semester ‘17: September 1st, 2017
Spring/Summer semester ‘18: February 1st, 2018
Credit points:
Two semesters: 60 ECTS. One semester: 30 ECTS
Language(s):
English (B1), occasionaly Lithuanian (B2)
Language test needed? Yes (only an English test)
Would you like some more information you can always con-
tact me ([email protected]).”
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