STUDYING IN LANZAROTE…ti hi lt d f t bl ti !...apprenticeship, culture, and an unforgetable time!

CONTENTSCONTENTS

Welcome to Lanzarote Money Mangement NON EU Welcome to Lanzarote

International

Where is the EUTL?

Money Mangement NON EU

Visa/EU

Visa/NON EU Where is the EUTL?

Your benefits of studing at a smallUniversity-EUTL

Visa/NON EU

Get connected

European Health Insurance Card Spanish Course

Come to the EUTL

European Health Insurance Card

Insurance ONCAMPUS

Tourism in Lanzarote Accommodation

Documentation for foreign citizens N.I.E.

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Incoming-Student Experience

Outgoing-Student Experience Money Management

Get in touch!

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WELCOME TO LANZAROTEW COM TO AN AROTBIENVENIDO, HOSGELDINIZ, POWITANIE, WILLKOMMEN

If d ti t f ll th ti d t th t bi iti fill d ith If you need a time out from all the time pressure and stress that big cities are filled with, then you might enjoy a semester at the EUTL (Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Lanzarote) in Lanzarote. You´ll recognize quite quickly, that the Island-Lifestyle has nothing to do with what you were used to, and shurely you´ll adapt yourself faster as you

i ht thi k!might think!

We hope that the information you get in the following text will simplify your time before, after and during your stay on this marvelous island.

The Department of International Relations at the EUTL likes to welcome you and hopes that first doubts will be resolved with the information in the following document.

If you still have questions please feel free to contact DeybbiCuéllar, in charge of the Department of International Relations: dcuellar@dede.ulpgc.es

Deybbi Cuéllar Eva Crespo (Director) and Deybbi Cuéllar with 3Deybbi Cuéllar.Responsible International Relations.

Eva Crespo (Director),and Deybbi Cuéllar withexchange students.

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INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL

On the following pages you On the following pages you will find useful and necessary information about studying and living at the y g gbeautiful Island of Lanzarote.

The EUTL (Escuela The EUTL (Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Lanzarote) receives everysemester exchangegstudents from all over theworld who are participatingin well-known exchangeprograms like ERASMUSprograms like ERASMUS, ERASMUS MUNDIS, etc.

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WHERE IS THE EUTL?WHERE IS THE EUTL?

The EUTL is situated in the village of T hi h i th tTahiche, in the center of the island.

From the capital, Arrecife, you can reach it by a 10 minutes drive using th bli t tthe public transport or by car.

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YOUR BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT

A SMALL UNIVERSITY-EUTLS ll l Small classes.

Working in manageable sizes.

Personal contact with your professors.

A non-stress familiar atmosphere.

P f itt d Professors are more committed to teach.

Your work will be evaluated Your work will be evaluated more carefully.

You´ll face less bureaucracy. 6y 6

SPANISH COURSESPANISH COURSE

To improve yourSpanish level theEUTL offers eachsemester Spanishlessons forbeginners whereyou can participateduring your stay in Lanzarote.

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COME TO THE EUTLCOME TO THE EUTL

The different mobility programs at a European and world level will allow you to access to the EUTL as a student a teacher and/or services anda student, a teacher and/or services and administrative staff.

Th f ll i li k h ll d i d The following links shows all academic courses and important dates (exams etc):

Academic courses

Examination dates

Timetable

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ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION

The EUTL has no own student residence therefore it is The EUTL has no own student residence, therefore it is necessary that students are looking for a place to stay. To simplify your search, here we have some adresses from people offering rentals.p p g

Arrecife is one of the cheapest village to stay on the island. For 400 euros (bills incl.) you can find a central flat with two bedrooms The apartments ARRECIFE PLAYA just in front ofbedrooms. The apartments ARRECIFE PLAYA, just in front of the main beach in Arrecife are offering big one-bedroom flats, all with sea view, for 400 euros (bills incl.) without asking for any type of contracts or deposit.y yp p

ARRECIFE PLAYA, Tel: 0034 928 810 300

Contact “INFO EUTL” on Facebook

Web pages where you can find your accomodation:

http://www.easypiso.com/las-palmas/piso-compartido-lanzarote/anuncios/l99

DOCUMENTATION FOR FOREIGN

CITIZENS N.I.E.

From 28 March 2007 Royal Decree By having a N I E you are allowed

What is a Residencia N.I.E.? Why a N.I.E.?

From 28 March 2007, Royal Decree 240/07 requires that all EU citizens planning to reside in Spain for more than three months, have to register

By having a N.I.E. you are allowed to travel to all of the seven Canary Islands and to the mainland with a 50% discount!

in person at the Foreigner´s Office (Oficina de Extranjeros) in their province of residence or at designated Police Stations

Also the tourist places to visit here on the island and at some tourist places on the other islands you willdesignated Police Stations.

However, they will no longer be issued with a residence card and, instead will be issued a green style

places on the other islands you will get a significant discount.

So don´t miss the opportunity!

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instead, will be issued a green style A4 Residence Certificate stating their name, address, nationality, identity number and date of registration.

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MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT

Before leaving your home country, it is recommended to informe yoursellf about your bank-account conditions and if you have the possibility toaccount conditions and if you have the possibility to draw out money tax free in European countries.

If thi i t th th l t f li b k If this is not the case, there are a lot of online banks offering online tax free accounts which gives you the possibility to draw out money in all Europethe possibility to draw out money in all Europe without paying any taxes.

Th i l th ibilit t b k t There is also the possibility to open a bank-account in Lanzarote following the next steps.

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MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT

EU CITIZENSEU CITIZENS RESIDENTS:

Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, should be identified with the following documents:

Valid passport or identity card of the origin country (with photo).

Certificate of Registration as a European Citizen: This document is issued in the Immigration Office, Police Station. This document includes the NIE.

For tax purposes, it is required the NIE (which provide that in the E Citi C tifi t l d i l d d) it i i d i liEuropean Citizen Certificate as already included), it is issued in police and Civil Guard stations.

NON-RESIDENT: Valid passport or identity card with photo.

NIE or NIF, which can be obtained at the Tax Agency with the model 030.1212

MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT

NON EU FOREIGNERS RESIDENTS: RESIDENTS:

Identity Card for Foreigners (incorporates the NIE)

NON-RESIDENT: NON RESIDENT:

Valid passport

For tax purposes, the NIE or NIF may be requested to the Tax Agency.

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VISA/EUVISA/EU

EU CITIZENSEU CITIZENS Citizens from a Member

State of the EU or from another European Economic Area Member State who intend to reside in Spain for a period of time longer thanperiod of time longer than three months must register at the Central Register of Foreigners

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Register of Foreigners (Registro Central de Extranjeros).

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VISA/NON EUVISA/NON EU

S d f hi i i bili f d Students, stay for researching or training, mobility of students, unpaid internships and volunteering. Information about the stay for foreigners who want to carry out in Spain any of these activities.

Autorization for intership, volunteer, investigation: htt // t j l b / /I f i I t /I f ihttp://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/estudiantes.html

Autorization for students: Autorization for students: http://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/hoja003/index.html

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GET CONNECTEDGET CONNECTED

The company shown above Here you can find all the

Phonecards: Transport:

The company shown above offering special rates for all european customers:

Here you can find all the conections of buses (guagua) on Lanzarote and th ti t bl

http://masmovil.es/en/

http://www.lebara.es/?isoCode=en GB

the timetable:

http://www.lanzarote.com/bus/=en_GB

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EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE

CARDWhat is the European Health Be aware that each country’sWhat is the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?

A free card that gives you access to medically necessary state

Be aware that each country s healthcare system is different. Services that cost you nothing at home might NOT be free in another countryto medically necessary, state-

provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Lichtenstein Norway and

another country.

What else do I need to know?

The EHIC is NOT an alternativeLichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

How does it work?

The EHIC is NOT an alternative to travel insurance. It does not cover any private healthcare or costs such as a return flight to your home country or lost/stolen

When you show your EHIC, you will receive treatment under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as

your home country or lost/stolen property.

The EHIC does NOT cover your cost if you are travelling for the

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cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country.

cost if you are travelling for the express purpose of obtaining medical treatment.

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INSURANCE ONCAMPUSINSURANCE ONCAMPUS

The Internalization and Cooperation Vice rectorship (ICV) places The Internalization and Cooperation Vice-rectorship (ICV) places at your disposal a university insurance policy, every mobility incoming and outgoing ULPGC student must subscribe.

C “ S ” Currently, through the company “Europea Seguros de Viaje” (ERV), and commercialized through the insurance brokerage SILVAON, S.L., the ICV offers two accident insurance policies and medical assistance policies depending on whether you are aand medical assistance policies depending on whether you are a student, educational staff and investigator (PDI) or administration and service staff (PAS).

ONCAMPUS POLICY Nº07631000331-STUDENTS ONCAMPUS POLICY N 07631000331-STUDENTS

Travel Assistance Policy Nº 07622000332-PDI & PAS

I t d d l i l f i i d t i EUTL t d t Intended exclusively for incoming and outgoing EUTL students

Insurance cost per mobility year: 15€.1818

INSURANCE ONCAMPUSINSURANCE ONCAMPUS

How to subscribe to the OnCampus Insurance?How to subscribe to the OnCampus Insurance?It is very easy. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. Access www.oncampus.es

2. Click on Contratación.

3. Select the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

4. Select Contratar.

5. Select Contratar again.

6 Fill in Contratación paso 1

ONCAMPUS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.PDF 6. Fill in Contratación - paso 1.

7. Fill in Contratación - paso 2. Select the payment method: pay the 15 € cost by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, either credit or debit cards, or make a deposit or transfer the cost into the companies’current account: p p

IBAN: ES03.0049.1467.20.2910410509 and BIC/SWITCH: BSCHESMM3X.

8. You will receive an e-mail with the policy, please print it and attach the receipt if you are not able to subscribe by credit card.

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TOURISM IN LANZAROTETOURISM IN LANZAROTE

It is not just the wonderful weather during all year which makes It is not just the wonderful weather during all year which makes Lanzarote interesting, also its amazing vulcanic landscape and the big variety of extraordinary beaches makes a stay here unforgetable. There are many things to do during your free time like hiking, surfing, sailing, snokeling diving etc ; and thanks to the perfect temperatures you cansnokeling, diving, etc.; and thanks to the perfect temperatures, you can do each of these activities all year long.

Without a doubt,you should definitly visit the island “La Graciosa” and “Alegranza” in the north of Lanzarote and “La Isla de Lobos” in front ofAlegranza in the north of Lanzarote and La Isla de Lobos in front of Fuerteventura. There you can feel, see and taste life in its original and wild way! Don´t miss it!

These following links show some interesting information about what These following links show some interesting information about what living on Lanzarote looks like; with leisure and cultural ideas:

http://www.centrosturisticos.com/centros/CENTROS/published_en/DEFAULT/index.html

http://www.turismolanzarote.com/en/

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INCOMING STUDENT EXPERIENCEINCOMING-STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Magdalena Rydz Poland:Magdalena Rydz, Poland:“It was such a nice experience that I am living here now for more than 2 years! Studying Tourism in

ffLanzarote gives you a different insight into the tourism sector”.

Leonel Rodríguez, Mexico, Baja California:“The subjects I chose were really interesting. We could

explore the Island during our excursions with the teachers. It i i t t th t it t t d iwas a unique experience to get the opportunity to study in

Europe. I also had enough time to get to know some other countries. I would always repeat it!”

M i k O H ll d

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Mariska van Oers, Holland: “My exchange at the EUTL was a highlight! The different culture, the wonderful landscape and the friendly team from the EUTL made my time in Lanzarote unforgetable!” 21from the EUTL made my time in Lanzarote unforgetable!

OUTGOING STUDENT EXPERIENCEOUTGOING-STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Cora Morales Doreste:Cora Morales Doreste:“Cuando terminas un Erasmussabes que los sueñospueden hacerse realidad,sueños que hasta entonces no sabías que tenías”.

Ayoze Morera Mosegue:“El intercambio universitario me Daniel Niz Cañada:

ayudó a conocer otro idioma y cultura, posteriormente

pude regresar a Alemania y seguir con mi formación a nivel

Daniel Niz Cañada:“Irme de Erasmus me hizo crecer como persona no solo a nivel

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seguir con mi formación a nivel profesional. Hay que

aprovechar la gran oportunidad que brinda la universidad”.

académico, sino también a nivel sentimental. Podría revivirlo una y otra vez” 22vez .

GET IN TOUCH!GET IN TOUCH!

For more information, please visit our:

Facebook page EUTL

EUTL Web Site

O d il Or send us an e-mail:

erasmus_eutl@ulpgc.es

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?WHAT AR YOU WAITING FOR?START ORGANIZING YOUR EXCHANGE NOW!

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