Spain Forum

Master/PhD student moving to Barcelona

2010-08-06T11:13:59Z

Hi to everyone,

first let me thank you for this great webpage and forum, that has already helped me so much.

I’m an 25 year old male that just got a scholarship to work on a Master and a PhD thesis at the University of Barcelona. I’m originally from Belgrade, Serbia but the last year I spent abroad in Holland and Sweden.
As I have to be in Barcelona on the 1st of October I’m planning to move there in September. The closer it gets the more I’m excited but also worried about finding a place to live.

I already read a lot on the website but would like to ask you all some straightforward questions.

First I get around 1200 euros a month, I had a similar scholarship in Utrecht in Holland and everything was more than fine, but would like to know how good life can i expect in Barcelona. I read a lot about the living costs in Barcelona but I still can’t make a real picture on this.
I’m looking for a room or a studio somewhere near the University (hopefully in walking distance), but I don’t really know how much money should I spend on accommodation, any suggestions what should be my limit given my income?

If anyone has any tips for a student moving to Barcelona, please post them. Every advice is more than welcomed….
Are there any international students here?

Thank you all,

Ljuba

Young Student moving to Barcelona

2010-09-01T12:29:31Z

Hello Everyone

I am a 20 yr old female applying for acceptance into the University of Barcelona as well as keeping my options for another universities open. I wish to study Cultural and Social Anthropology there and eventually become a resident of Spain. As of now I am patiently waiting for the Selectividad testing in my country to roll around while I study.

What I’m looking for is crucial prep advice that is why I joined this forum, I want to be as prepared mentally and physically as I can. So any advice that you would have is greatly appreciated especially about housing in Ciutat Vella, BCN lifestyles, and the Catalan language.

My package is in MAdrid!!!

2010-08-30T09:49:52Z

Ok, I am in a hurry.

In June I left US, and did not arrive here until August 17. I sent myself three boxes of books that are MINE. I used US postal flat rate international rate. Filled out customs documents. I filled in REPLACEMENT values for declared value.

One arrived.

Two are in aduana purgatory in Madrid. I got Avisos de Llegada saying I had to present myslef personally in Madrid to pay import duties or use the appointed agent they listed.

THe only contact with speedtrans is by email. I can’t get a phone # out fo them.

THey say they will not allow me to say it is declared value zero. They want me to pay like 60 Euros for each box on top of what I paid to ship them.

ANy ideas? Is there some way to convince the aduana that these are my items which I shipped to myself?

I should have paid extra luggage fee.

FAMILY WANTED

2010-08-24T10:17:33Z

Hola,
So I am Steph, 27 Mum to Kijah-Star 8, Skye-Cerys 6, Indigo-Storm 3 and Phoenix 2. Married to Sean 33.
We are moving to Spain, Costa del Sol or ideally Ibiza.
Are you or do you know a family that would love to move but can’t quite fund the ideal place? Fancy co-habiting?
Either we could go halves on a plot of land and whack some caravans on there or we could go halves on a property.
Ready made support system so that we don’t succumb to loneliness.
Sean is a HGV driver (Newcastle fan, into SAS books), kids are beautiful and typical but well behaved. I am free-spirited and into the paranormal. We’re open minded.
Basically we want a quiet life, with enough dough to feed and clothe us while spending quality time together in a nicer climate.

Looking at May next yr at the very earliest, we have a house to sell that isn’t on the market yet. So we’re still in planning mode.

Any takers?

Moving things to Barcelona (just for 7 months)

2010-08-21T14:25:35Z

Hi! I’m going to study in Barcelona (Erasmus) next month and I would like to know if anyone knows the best way to move my things to Spain from Slovenia? I’ll be staying there just for 7 months, so I won’t need any furniture… I am flying with Vueling, so I’m allowed to bring max 23kg, probably I’ll need aditional 25-35kg… I think I don’t need a moving company, does anyone have any experience with mail and similar services?

Thank you for your help!

WiFi in Spain-Specifically Sevilla

2010-08-21T03:46:56Z

I am moving to Spain (Sevilla city)for 9 months this September, and while I would love to bring an iphone the plans look rather expensive. Therefore, I plan on bringing an Ipod Touch (with wifi) does anyone know if there is enough wifi in the city to use applications such as mapquest?

Ideal Neighborhoods in Sevilla

2010-08-14T06:14:03Z

In September I will be working as an English Language and Cultural Assistant at an elementary school in Sevilla (barrio Santa Cruz). I am 22 years old and wondering what an ideal neighborhood would be to look for housing. I would like to live with Spanish university students or young adults. Also, somewhere that is not too expensive, as I will only be making 700 euro/month

Furniture sale MAISONS DU MONDE

2010-08-13T22:03:20Z

Hello we are making renovation and would like to sell few items from maison du monde. all items age less than one year. Copy of receipt as a evidence)))
Self delivery from Barcelona Centre

Price 1200 EUR (bargain)

Alexa +34 691 821 269

MAISONS DU MONDE 5 seater corner sofa leather VINTAGE
5-seat leather corner sofa STANFORD

A style that gets better with age, beautiful soft leather, soft cushions filled with feathers and generous dimensions for large rooms - this range of sofas is worthy both of its name and the price!

Covered in chocolate leather (dyed top grain cowhide), with a vintage look. Frame in pine and plywood. Legs crafted from wenge-stained pine with satin-finish polyurethane varnish. Frame, arms and back padded with polyurethane foam (density 20 kg/m3). Seat
and back cushions padded with 100% feathers. Elastic webbing suspension.

Three sections. Frame: width 265 x depth 96 x height 81 cm. Return (width 82 x depth 94 x height 69 cm) and upholstered stool (width 65 x depth 94 x heightﾠ50 cm) - adjustable.

Height (Altura): 92.00 cm

Width (Anchura): 265.00 cm
Depth (Profundidad):243.00 cm

How to Move to Spain - the stupid-proof way!

2010-08-11T15:32:10Z

I would like to invite everybody interested in moving to Spain, to check out my beloved blog, which I’ve started about a year ago. It has all the advice you could possibly need, including stupid-proof directions on everything you could ever want: from finding an apartment, finding a job, language classes to traveling and having fun.

Feel free to comment on it, I love hearing people’s opinions.

Here it goes! www. movetospain . wordpress.com

single person moving to spain… any advice?

2010-03-04T21:38:22Z

im looking to move to the costa del sol middle of 2010, ive saved some money to cover me 6months. i have been learning spanish for some weeks now, and gettin better. looking at malaga really, as i have heard some bad things about knife crime in the touristy areas. i would also like to volunter at an animal sanctuary/dog shelter, to help, and to gain some more experience with the language.

im 24 and i will be moving on my own, looking at apartments later this month, to get an idea of areas and prices. i also do thai boxing and will be looking for any local gyms that do muay thai.

so far that is all i have planned, i have only just read the post about a NIE? so i will follow that up.

can anybody else give me any ideas on what to do before i move there? average bill cost? internet connection? bank accounts? registering with a doctor/dentist?

any help or advice would be great, thanks.