{"id":14452,"date":"2012-12-22T13:47:57","date_gmt":"2012-12-22T12:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/?p=14452"},"modified":"2021-10-13T12:46:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T10:46:31","slug":"mum-dad-friends-im-going-to-study-in-valencia-valencia-where-is-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/en\/mum-dad-friends-im-going-to-study-in-valencia-valencia-where-is-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum, Dad, friends\u2026 I\u00b4m going to study in Valencia! Valencia??? Where is that???"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have choosen to study at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uchceu.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University CEU Cardenal Herrera<\/a>, located in Spain in the city of Valencia.<\/p>\n<p>Valencia is a Mediterranean city with around 800,000 inhabitants, it\u00b4s also the third biggest city in Spain and it\u00b4s located on the banks of the river Turia, on the Levant coast of the Iberian Peninsula, right in the center of the Gulf of Valencia and on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14477\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/university-Ceu-Cardenal-Herrera-is-located-in-Valencia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/university-Ceu-Cardenal-Herrera-is-located-in-Valencia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/university-Ceu-Cardenal-Herrera-is-located-in-Valencia-525x300.jpg 525w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/university-Ceu-Cardenal-Herrera-is-located-in-Valencia-696x398.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/university-Ceu-Cardenal-Herrera-is-located-in-Valencia-735x420.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Valencia is an ideal city to live and work in for many different reasons, because of its size, climate, the life style its inhabitants enjoy, the cost of living here and its cultural scene.<\/p>\n<p>A group of Valencian students show you their own vision about Valencia ( video recorded by V\u00edctor Arroyo)<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Happy Pharrell Williams \/\/ We are from VALENCIA  #HAPPYDAY\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YvBW9UTMNcE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Valencia\u00b4s historical site is one of the most extensive in Spain and thanks to this historical and monumental heritage and to its diverse scenic and cultural sites; it is one of the busiest tourist locations in the whole country. Among its most symbolic monuments are; the Miguelete, the Cathedral, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valencia.es\/ayuntamiento\/Infociudad_accesible.nsf\/vDocumentosWebListado\/2987E4A1F1D5B807C12572C200242A54?OpenDocument&amp;bdOrigen=&amp;idapoyo=&amp;nivel=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Torres de Serranos<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valencia.es\/ayuntamiento\/Infociudad_accesible.nsf\/vDocumentosWebListado\/F1C11E7122651916C12572C200242A4D?OpenDocument&amp;bdOrigen=&amp;idapoyo=&amp;nivel=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quart<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lonjadevalencia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonja<\/a>, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14474 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/torres-de-serranos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/torres-de-serranos.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/torres-de-serranos-408x300.jpg 408w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/torres-de-serranos-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/>You have to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cac.es\/?languageId=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Arts and Sciences<\/a>. The City of Arts and Sciences\u00a0in Valencia is a unique complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination which is made up of five main elements: the Hemisf\u00e8ric (IMAX cinema and digital projections), the Umbracle (a landscaped vantage point and car park), the Pr\u00edncipe Felipe Science Museum (an innovative centre of interactive science), the Oceanogr\u00e1fico (the largest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species) and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sof\u00eda (which takes care of the operatic programme). The \u00c1gora gives the complex a multifunctional space.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14471 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/ciudad-de-las-artes-y-las-ciencias.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/ciudad-de-las-artes-y-las-ciencias.jpg 550w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/ciudad-de-las-artes-y-las-ciencias-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/ciudad-de-las-artes-y-las-ciencias-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/ciudad-de-las-artes-y-las-ciencias-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It should also be noted that the <a href=\"http:\/\/museobellasartesvalencia.gva.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Fine Arts<\/a> in Valencia is the most important pictorial museum of Valencia, as it is one of the first of its kind in Spain, alongside the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivam.es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM)<\/a>, whose aim is to research and publicize the art of the twentieth century.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14468\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/museum-of-fine-arts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"958\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/museum-of-fine-arts.jpg 958w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/museum-of-fine-arts-700x123.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/museum-of-fine-arts-940x165.jpg 940w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/museum-of-fine-arts-696x122.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/>Because of its great history, this city is home to a wide range of festivals and traditions, of which the Fallas festivities are the most noted and were proclaimed celebrations of international tourist interest on January 25, 1965. Besides this, Valencia has previously been and is at present the site for various international events that have helped to shape the city and give it international recognition, for instance; the Regional Exhibition of 1909, the 32nd and the 33<sup>rd<\/sup> edition of America&#8217;s Sailing Cup, the European Formula 1 Grand Prix and the 500 tennis open.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VLC City of Cities (with Chinese subtitles)\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e3osd7BNImM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Valencia\u00b4s Airport<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Valencia has a major airport which facilitates both arrival to the city and transfers to numerous destinations, 46 in total, most of which are either national or European destinations, with; Germany, France, the UK and Italy contributing the majority of passengers.<br \/>\nThe airport is located 8km away from the city centre. Two underground lines provide connections from the airport to the city of Valencia in an estimated 25 minute journey.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Valencia\u00b4s climate<\/span><br \/>\nValencia&#8217;s climate is typical of a Mediterranean city; which is characterised by a mild and humid climate. Valencia has a mild climate without extreme temperatures and an average temperature which ranges between 11.5 \u00b0 C in January and 25.5 \u00b0 C in August, the average annual temperature of the city is around 17.8\u00b0 C.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Natural areas<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The city of Valencia has several natural sites and areas of special ecological, cultural and scenic importance:<\/p>\n<p>The Albufera Natural Park Is a place of great ecological significance because it is home to a variety of endangered species of special ecological value. Furthermore, the Albufera Natural Park is one of the few surviving albuferas of the city\u00b4s coast, which was once made up of a series of albuferas and marshes.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14465\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/albufera-de-Valencia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/albufera-de-Valencia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/albufera-de-Valencia-452x300.jpg 452w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/albufera-de-Valencia-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/albufera-de-Valencia-633x420.jpg 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Urban beaches<\/span><br \/>\nValencia has two urban beaches of fine golden sand, the beach at Las Arenas and the Malvarrosa beach, which have a large path along which you can find a variety of shops and restaurants. Once used as bathhouses, these structures now offer a wide range of accommodation and local cuisine. What is more, the beaches include lifeguard stations and a special swimming area created for disabled people. As it is a large open air area, it is the perfect location for numerous activities, such as; concerts, masclet\u00e0s, etc.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14462\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/malvarrosa-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/malvarrosa-beach.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/malvarrosa-beach-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/malvarrosa-beach-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/malvarrosa-beach-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Parks and gardens<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The city was regarded by the Romans as a place of rest and then, when the Muslims arrived in Spain they created many different plazas and gardens. Nowadays, the city has many parks and gardens, including; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jardibotanic.org\/index.php?idioma=_eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Botanical Garden<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valencia.es\/ayuntamiento\/Infociudad_accesible.nsf\/vDocumentosWebListado\/8215F03A6B0F8998C12572C20023FE8A?OpenDocument&amp;bdOrigen=&amp;idapoyo=&amp;nivel=8&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Park<\/a>, the Real o <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valencia.es\/ayuntamiento\/Infociudad_accesible.nsf\/vDocumentosWebListado\/FF9C0E294CBAE260C12572C20023FD3B?OpenDocument&amp;bdOrig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viveros Gardens<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valencia.es\/ayuntamiento\/Infociudad_accesible.nsf\/vDocumentosWebListado\/59223FF1F1818CC2C12572C20023FE89?OpenDocument&amp;bdOrigen=&amp;idapoyo=&amp;nivel=8&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benicalap Park<\/a>. Around 90% of the city\u00b4s streets contain landscaped zones, whether on a larger or smaller scale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jardinesrioturia.blogspot.com.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The most famous garden of the city is that of the River Turia<\/a>, with an extensive 6.5km of plant life. The garden is located on the old riverbed of the River Turia; which had to be diverted from its original path; the space that was left behind was then reused as a recreational area of more than 6.5 km long and is divided into several parts.<\/p>\n<p>The Cabecera Park is located at the source of the River Turia\u00b4s old riverbed and contains an artificial lake, vast gardens, playgrounds and the Bioparc, Valencia\u00b4s new zoo, which was created on the philosophy of zoo-immersion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14459\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14459\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"You can enjoy long and pleasant walks in the Gardens of the River Turia, now a big park\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/Rio-Turia-Gardens-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can enjoy long and pleasant walks in the Gardens of the River Turia, now a big park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Valencian cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The traditional cuisine of the city uses; rice, olive oil, garden vegetables and seafood from the Mediterranean coast, a famous Mediterranean diet.<br \/>\nThe most famous dish of Valencia is Paella, which is made using rice and local ingredients, such as; chicken, rabbit, duck, snails, beans and vegetables. Several variants of paella have emerged with time including; seafood paella, a form of paella which contains vegetables only and one that replaces the rice with noodles, called fideu\u00e1.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14456\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14456\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/paella-valenciana.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean diet is present in the most famous dish of Valencia: la paella!\" width=\"468\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/paella-valenciana.jpg 468w, https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/06\/paella-valenciana-349x300.jpg 349w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mediterranean diet is present in the most famous dish of Valencia: la paella!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With regards to famous Valencian drinks, the horchata de chufa (made with water, sugar and ground nuts) is the quintessential traditional drink of Valencia.<br \/>\nWe also advise you to take a tour through the streets of Valencia and try the amazing tapas offered by the many bars you&#8217;ll find during your tour.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><br \/>\nThe cost of living in Valencia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The cost of living in Valencia is normally around 600 euros per month, for a student. Renting a flat in Valencia is not as expensive as in other Spanish cities and given that Valencia receives a great deal of students every year, there are a lot of flat shares available for students. The cost of renting a room is about 250 euros (including other services such as internet or communal costs). You must then add the cost of electricity and water that is usually around 40 euros per month. The cost of a student\u00b4s grocery shop is usually around 200 euros per month and a travel card costs around 40 euros. We must include other expenses such as; books, entertainment, cultural and sport activities, which would mean around an extra 50 euros per month.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Safety in Valencia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Valencia is a very safe city, but to avoid surprises, these are a few tips for foreign students<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Health in Valencia<\/span><br \/>\nValencia has more than 30 primary health care centres. It should also be noted that Valencia has 7 public hospitals and 7 private hospitals. Foreign students can access health services in Valencia with their EHIC, or with their S1 document that is provided by their home country (for people coming to live permanently in Spain).<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<strong>Hospitals in Valencia<\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hospital name:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Type of hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Number of beds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital Pare Jofre<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">125<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cl\u00ednica Fontana<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital 9 de octubre<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fundaci\u00f3n Instituto Valenciano de Oncolog\u00eda<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">160<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital de Valencia al Mar<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cl\u00ednica Casa de la Salud<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">192<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Hospital General Universitario (Valencia)\" href=\"http:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hospital_General_Universitario_%28Valencia%29\">Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">592<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital La Malvarrosa<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Hospital Cl\u00ednico de Valencia\" href=\"http:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hospital_Cl%C3%ADnico_de_Valencia\">Hospital Cl\u00ednico Universitario<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">587<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital Arnau de Vilanova<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">302<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Hospital Doctor Peset\" href=\"http:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hospital_Doctor_Peset\">Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">539<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital Universitario y Polit\u00e9cnico La Fe<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Public<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">1\u00a0440<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cl\u00ednica Quir\u00f3n de Valencia, S.A.<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">79<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cl\u00ednica Virgen del Consuelo<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">Private<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\">156<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to know more about Valencia, visit the International Relations blog at the UCH-CEU website, they provide advice on accommodation, public transport, etc&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know where Valencia is and some of the reasons that make it a great city to live in. When you come to Valencia, the city will feel like a second home to you, and its people will be your new family!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VLC Valencia Incredible But True\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_HghoAlZKo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have choosen to study at University CEU Cardenal Herrera, located in Spain in the city of Valencia. 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