CMU San Juan Evangelista

Set up camp at your student accommodation in this friendly town in northwestern Spain, that’s full of character and charm. Make friends with locals in your neighbourhood, and make plans to explore the stunning vineyards and countryside surrounding the town. Practice your Spanish over coffee at Café Bar Alborada, then get your culture fix visiting the National Museum of Sculpture, touring historic homes and taking in Gothic churches, grand squares and cathedral spires. Let riverside walks lead to a play at Teatro Zagales, then dine on modern fusion at Le Bistro or share tapas in Los Zagales.

When you live in the heart of Valladolid, you can head out your door and explore the Old Town, go shopping, and socialise in cafés, bars and restaurants: everything is within easy walking distance of your home. It’s a pleasant 20-minute stroll, or 15-minute bus ride, to Universidad de Valladolid. If you’re studying at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, hop on a bus for 25 minutes, cycle in 15 minutes, or drive to campus in 10 minutes.

Cycle home and store your bike securely at CMU San Juan Evangelista before heading inside to see who’s about. Play a game of table tennis in the lounge, or sit out on the terrace and sip a cool drink. There’s a TV room as well as a dining room where you can socialise and make new friends. When it’s time to focus on your assignments, you can choose to take your books to the library and study room, head for the computer room or work in peace and quiet at the desk in your bedroom.

Pick from a single or double bedroom in this friendly community and you’ll have your own ensuite bathroom and plenty of storage space as well as all the furnishing you’ll need. There’s cable internet in your room to help you study, and the heating will keep you cosy and comfortable, even in the middle of winter.

Take a break and work out in the fitness centre, throwing your sweaty gear in the wash in the laundry afterwards. Chat with friends about your plans to explore the local area, or take a moment out of your hectic schedule to reflect in the chapel.